As Max Christie and the Dallas Mavericks head into Orlando, the word on the street is 'under'. That's right, Christie's under 15.5 points + assists looks like a bet worth placing. The Mavericks' shooting guard has been struggling to find the net on the road lately, averaging a mere 6.6 points in his last five away games. His assist count is not much better, dishing out a paltry single assist per game on average in the same span. Even when up against the Magic, Christie's performance hasn't exactly sparked fireworks, with only 6 points and less than a single assist on average in their previous matchups. The numbers paint a clear picture: Christie's struggling on the road and against Orlando. So, let's capitalize on this pattern and place our bets on the under for tonight's game.
Brandon Williams (Dallas Mavericks) Under 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-130)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs Brandon Williams and his Dallas Mavericks gear up to hit the road against the Orlando Magic this Friday, I'm eyeing an intriguing prop bet on the table. The Mavericks' guard is showing an under 16.5 for points plus rebounds, which is an interesting position considering his track record.Williams has been carrying a somewhat lackluster average of 13.4 points combined with a meager 1.6 rebounds in his last five overall games. The away court, while often a stumbling block, hasn't boosted his performance enough to worry about, with averages of 17.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in his last five on the road. But here's the kicker - against the Magic, his numbers have dipped even further, averaging only 8 points and 2 rebounds. Even on the Magic's home court, he hasn't surpassed 14 points and 3 rebounds. So, while a good night from Williams is always possible, the stats suggest he might
Brandon Williams (Dallas Mavericks) Under 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-128)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingThere's an interesting prop bet on the horizon folks - we're eyeing Brandon Williams to fall short of 20.5 combined points, rebounds and assists in Friday's clash between the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks. Now, don't get me wrong, Williams has had some impressive away games recently, averaging 17.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. But, when he faces off against the Magic, the numbers tell a different story. His average drops to 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists on their home turf. Also, keep in mind his overall 12/20 hit rate; he's falling short more often than not. So, while Williams is no slouch on the court, the numbers suggest he may not be the star of the show this time around. Let's play the odds and bet on Williams going under 20.5 in this Mavericks-Magic matchup.