Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 13.5 Rebounds (-667)

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As the Charlotte Hornets gear up to face the Orlando Magic, all eyes should be on Moussa Diabate and his rebounding numbers. While he's been solid, averaging around 8.6 rebounds in his last five games, the matchup suggests a compelling case for the under on his 13.5 prop. Diabate's away performances show a dip, with an average of just 8 rebounds on the road. Against the Magic, his historical numbers take a hit; he's managed only 7 boards against them recently. With the Magic's size and rebounding prowess, it's tough to see him clearing that high threshold. Considering he's hit the under in 10 of his last 11 games, including a perfect streak on the road, it feels like a wise play to lean towards the under. The odds suggest the market is heavily favoring this outcome, and for good reason.

Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic) Under 30.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-222)

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As the Orlando Magic gear up to face the Charlotte Hornets, keep your eyes on Desmond Bane, specifically targeting the Under on his combined points, rebounds, and assists, set at 30.5. Bane has been solid lately, averaging 17.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3 assists over his last five games. At home, he steps it up a notch with slightly better averages of 20.2 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, but still falls short of our mark.Against the Hornets, his history shows a consistent drop, scoring just 16.2 points at home and averaging 3.6 assists. With a hit rate of just 60% in these matchups, there's a solid case for him to stay under this inflated line. Given that the implied probability sits at 69%, the trends indicate that Bane will likely hit this Under, making it a compelling play for savvy bettors.

Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic) Under 25.5 Points + Assists (-182)

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As we dive into Friday's matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, Desmond Bane stands out as a prime candidate for the Under on his points and assists combined total of 25.5. While playing at home, Bane has averaged a solid 20.2 points and 4 assists over his last five games, his recent production suggests he's been hitting a ceiling rather than a floor.Looking specifically at his recent outings against the Hornets, he's managed only 16.2 points per game at home and 3.6 assists-a far cry from the lofty total we're dealing with today. Moreover, he's only gone over this mark in 3 of his last 4 games. With the Magic's defensive schemes tightening up and Bane's performance trajectory showing a slight dip, expecting him to fall below the 25.5 threshold seems like a smart play.

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