Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) Under 8.5 Rebounds (-139)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Orlando Magic prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets, all eyes will be on Paolo Banchero, particularly for his rebounding numbers. While he has been a strong performer overall, averaging 9.6 rebounds in his last five games, that figure dips significantly at home to just 7.8. Even more telling is his history against the Hornets; he's averaged only 5.6 boards in their last home matchup. With Charlotte likely focusing on keeping him away from the glass, Banchero's opportunities could be limited. Moreover, his recent home performance shows he's hit the under on this line in three straight games. With an expected stat value of only 7.06 and a solid 58.1% implied probability for the under, it seems wise to anticipate him falling short of 8.5 rebounds tonight. This matchup could be more about finesse than brute force, and Banchero might just find himself out of the mix on the boards.