Saddiq Bey (Atlanta Hawks) Under 20.5 Points + Assists (-123)

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As we gear up for the clash between the Pelicans and Mavericks, it's worth keeping an eye on Saddiq Bey's performance, particularly with the points and assists prop set at 20.5. While Bey has shown flashes of brilliance, his recent stats suggest he may struggle to hit that mark. In his last five games, he's averaged just 16 points and 1.6 assists, which puts him well below our target. On top of that, against the Mavericks, his scoring average hovers around 17.8, but he's faced tougher defenses lately, and we've seen him struggle at home, averaging only 12.6 points. With the Mavericks' defense limiting assists to just 1 per game from opponents, it's clear Bey will have his work cut out for him. Considering his hit rate of 9 out of his last 11 games for the under, it feels like a solid bet to take the under on Bey's combined points and assists.

Max Christie (Dallas Mavericks) Under 12.5 Points (-130)

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As Max Christie steps onto the court in New Orleans, the numbers suggest he might struggle to find his scoring rhythm. Averaging just 7.2 points over his last five games, his recent form doesn't inspire much confidence, especially when you look at his away performances, where he's only managing 6.6 points. The matchup against the Dallas Mavericks doesn't favor him either; he's averaged a mere 2.2 points in his last three visits to their arena.With the Pelicans' defensive efforts tightening up, Christie's path to hitting that 12.5 mark becomes even more daunting. In fact, he's only eclipsed that threshold in one of his last five games. Given that his expected stat value hovers around 9.81, playing the Under feels like the smart play. With the odds stacked against him, it's hard to envision Christie lighting up the scoreboard tonight.

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