Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 10.5 Rebounds (-125)

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When it comes to Moussa Diabate's rebounding against the Orlando Magic, the trends suggest a clear underplay at 10.5 boards. While Diabate has shown flashes of brilliance, averaging 8.6 rebounds over his last five games, his away performance dips slightly to 8. That's telling, especially when you consider his history against the Magic, where he's averaged just 7 rebounds in their recent matchups.Moreover, the numbers reveal a solid hit rate of 5 out of 6 for the under in his last outings, and he's nailed the under in all three of his recent away games. With the Magic's size and rebounding prowess, it's tough to see him surpassing that 10.5 mark. Given that the expected stat value sits around 7.93, this bet feels like a savvy play. Expect him to be active but just shy of that double-digit threshold on Friday.

Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 12.5 Rebounds + Assists (-116)

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As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face the Orlando Magic, all eyes will be on Moussa Diabate, particularly for his combined rebounds and assists. At first glance, his average of 11.6 combined in the last five games seems promising. However, when you dig deeper, the numbers tell a different story. Diabate's away performances suggest a dip, with averages of just 8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Against the Magic, he's averaged only 10.3 combined in away matchups, and his recent outing saw him notching just 8 against them. With a hit rate of just 50% on the road and a solid 3/4 under trend lately, betting the under on 12.5 feels like a smart move. The Magic's defense presents a tough challenge, making it likely he'll stay below that threshold. The stage is set for a low-scoring night for Diabate, and the under could be a savvy

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Under 4.5 Threes Made (-143)

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As LaMelo Ball takes the court against the Orlando Magic, the spotlight shines brightly on his three-point shooting, yet there's a compelling case for targeting the under on 4.5 threes made. While Ball has been impressive overall, averaging 5.2 threes in his last five games, his performance dips when he's on the road against Orlando, where he's only managed to sink about 3.8 per game. The Magic's defense has a knack for limiting perimeter shots, and Ball's historical average against them sits at just 3.2 threes. Considering he's hit the under in 7 of his last 11 away games, it's clear that the away atmosphere can stifle his rhythm. With an expected stat value of only 3.26 threes, look for LaMelo to find challenges against a determined Magic defense, making the under a savvy play in this matchup.

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