Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) Under 28.5 Points (-135)

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As the Cavaliers prepare to clash with the Magic, all eyes will be on Donovan Mitchell's scoring prowess. However, I'm leaning towards the under on his points total of 28.5. While Mitchell has been a scoring machine, averaging a hefty 34.2 points in his last five games, the road has not been as kind. He's only managed an average of 19.4 points when playing away-quite the drop-off.It's also worth considering that in his most recent outings against Orlando, Mitchell's numbers dip, with only 23.4 points per game on the road against them. With the Magic's defense tightening up, expecting Mitchell to hit the 28.5 mark seems like a stretch. Given his recent track record, hitting the under feels like a smart play. With a solid hit rate of 9 out of 10 in away games, this could be a game where he finds it tough to crack that number.

Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers) Under 15.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-130)

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As Cleveland gears up to face Orlando, targeting Sam Merrill for under 15.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists feels like a savvy play. Merrill has been quiet lately, averaging just 6.8 points and 2.6 rebounds across his last five games. When you zoom in on his away performances, those numbers plummet further, with just 3.6 points and under 1 assist in his last five road games. Against the Magic specifically, he's managed a mere 4.8 points on average. His overall hit rate is impressive, hitting the under in 9 of his last 10 games, but let's not overlook that he's perfect on the road in his last seven outings. With the Cavaliers relying on their star players, Merrill may find himself as a peripheral figure in this matchup. It's a classic case of knowing when to cash in on a player who simply isn't in a position to shine.

Keon Ellis (Sacramento Kings) Over 5.5 Points (-130)

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Keon Ellis has been quietly making a name for himself, and this matchup against the Cavaliers presents a prime opportunity for him to shine. With an average of 10.3 points over his last five games against Cleveland, he's shown he can step up when it counts. The Magic will look to him for scoring, especially at home, where he's averaging 7.6 points in his past five outings. What's even more compelling is his recent performance-Ellis has hit the over 5.5 points in 15 of his last 20 games. With the Cavaliers struggling defensively, allowing an average of 9.5 points to players in Ellis's position, he's poised to exceed this line comfortably. The combination of a favorable matchup and his current form suggests that taking the over on Ellis is not just a smart play-it's almost a necessity for those looking to capitalize on this game.

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