LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Under 4.5 Threes Made (-154)

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As LaMelo Ball takes the court against the Orlando Magic, there's a compelling case to bet on him hitting the under for threes made at 4.5. While he's been a sharpshooter lately, averaging 5.2 three-pointers in his last five games, the context shifts when he's away from home. On the road, his average dips to around 5, and against the Magic, he's only managed 3.8 threes when playing in their gym. Moreover, the stats suggest a noticeable trend; in his last 11 away games, he's only cleared this mark 7 times. The Magic's perimeter defense can be stifling, and with an expected stat value of just 3.26, it seems like a tall order for Ball to light it up from deep tonight. Given the odds and his recent performances, taking the under feels like a savvy move in this matchup.

Tristan da Silva (Orlando Magic) Over 7.5 Points + Rebounds (-106)

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Tristan da Silva has been on a tear at home, making him a prime candidate for the Over on points plus rebounds at 7.5 against Charlotte. Over his last five games, he's averaged 12 points at home, consistently finding ways to capitalize on opportunities. The Hornets have struggled defensively, and da Silva has shown he can exploit that, particularly at home where he's averaged 4 points per game against them. With a recent home hit rate of 100%-hitting this mark in all 15 of his last games-his confidence is soaring. Plus, his overall performance has been impressive, with a remarkable 16 out of his last 20 games hitting the Over. It's hard to ignore the momentum he's riding, especially in a matchup against a team he's already shown he can perform well against. This looks like a solid play; da Silva should comfortably surpass that 7.5 threshold on Friday night.

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