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

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As LaMelo Ball steps onto the court against the Orlando Magic, all eyes will be on his shooting from beyond the arc. However, history suggests he might fall short of hitting that elusive 4.5 mark. In his last five games, he's averaged 5.2 threes, but that includes home games where he's more comfortable. On the road, he's making just five a game, and against the Magic specifically, he's averaged only 3.8 threes away. Digging deeper, his recent form against Orlando has been telling-hitting just 3.2 threes in their last encounters. With the Hornets playing away and the pressure of a defensive-minded Magic team, it's reasonable to expect LaMelo to struggle a bit in this matchup. Aiming for the under here feels like a smart play, given his 7-for-11 hit rate on the road. Ball might dazzle, but don't expect him to light it up from

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