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

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As the Orlando Magic gear up to host the Cleveland Cavaliers, all eyes should be on Keon Ellis to clear that 5.5 points mark. Recent trends paint a promising picture-Ellis has been a reliable scorer, averaging 5.4 points over his last five games, but when facing the Cavaliers, he's kicked it up a notch, netting an impressive 10.3 points recently against them. The Cavaliers have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 9.5 points to opponents in their last five away games. Moreover, Ellis has hit over this threshold in 15 of his last 20 games overall and an astonishing 16 of 20 at home. With the matchup favoring him and an expected stat value of 8.46, it feels like a perfect storm for Ellis to not just meet, but exceed the 5.5 points line. Keep an eye on this prop; he's primed to deliver.

Desmond Bane (Memphis Grizzlies) Over 3.5 Assists (-167)

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As we gear up for the matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Desmond Bane stands out as a compelling target for the over on assists at 3.5. Despite his recent average of just 3.4 assists over the last five games, Bane has shown a remarkable ability to elevate his game against the Cavaliers, averaging 3 assists in their previous encounters. Digging deeper into the stats, his hit rate is impressive, having cleared this mark in all three of his last games and hitting 12 out of 16 times when playing away. The Cavaliers tend to struggle defensively against playmakers, allowing an average of just 2 assists to opponents in their last 16 games at home. With Bane's expected stat value sitting at 4.62, it feels like a safe bet that he'll dish out at least four assists in this one. Look for him to capitalize on this opportunity!

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