Cason Wallace (Oklahoma City Thunder) Under 3.5 Assists (-192)

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When looking at Cason Wallace's upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics, there's a compelling case to target the under on his assists line set at 3.5. Even playing at home, Wallace has averaged just 1 assist over his last five games, a stark contrast to the 3.2 assists he typically dishes out against Boston. Considering recent performances, he hasn't hit this number in his last ten games, with an overall hit rate of 10 for 10 on the under. At home, he's managed just 2.5 assists against the Celtics, a figure that further bolsters this under bet. Given that the Celtics are known for their defensive prowess, especially in limiting opposing playmakers, it's likely we'll see Wallace struggle to find his rhythm. With an implied probability of 65.8% backing this play, placing a wager on the under feels like a savvy move.

Cason Wallace (Oklahoma City Thunder) Under 12.5 Points + Assists (-130)

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As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the Boston Celtics, all eyes will be on Cason Wallace, but betting on him to surpass 12.5 combined points and assists might be a stretch. In his recent outings, Wallace has averaged just 6.4 points and a mere 0.6 assists over the last five games-numbers that don't inspire confidence against a formidable Celtics defense.Even at home, his production remains modest, with averages of 7.2 points and 1 assist. Historically, he's managed 11 points against Boston, but those figures drop to 9 when he's on his own court. Plus, with a flawless hit rate of 15/15 for unders in his last 15 games, it's clear he's not exceeding expectations. Given the Celtics' ability to stifle opposing guards, it's reasonable to believe Cason Wallace will fall short of that 12.5 mark.

Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) Under 12.5 Rebounds + Assists (-141)

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As the Celtics roll into Oklahoma City, Jaylen Brown finds himself in a challenging spot. While he's an undeniable talent, recent numbers suggest he might fall short of the 12.5 combined rebounds and assists mark. In his last five away games, Brown's averaged just 10.2 combined, with only 3 assists per game against the Thunder.Digging deeper, his history against this opponent shows a modest 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and when playing on the road against them, those numbers dip even lower. With the Celtics facing a Thunder team that's tough on defense and with Brown's recent away performance showing a hit rate of just 11/11 for the under, it's hard to ignore the trend. Expect him to struggle a bit in this matchup, making the under on 12.5 a smart play.

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