Devin Carter (Sacramento Kings) Under 4.5 Rebounds (+102)

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As Devin Carter steps into the spotlight against the Orlando Magic, the numbers suggest he may not hit the boards as hard as expected. Averaging just 3.6 rebounds on the road recently, Carter finds himself facing a Magic squad that's tough on the glass. In fact, he's struggled historically against them, pulling down a mere 0 rebounds in their last away matchup and averaging only 2.7 boards in his last five games against this opponent. With a hit rate of just 14 out of his last 20 games overall and an even lower road success at 18%, betting the under on his rebounds seems prudent. Expect Carter to be more focused on scoring than snagging boards this game, making the under on 4.5 not just a smart choice, but a savvy play based on recent trends and matchup history.

Malik Monk (Sacramento Kings) Under 2.5 Threes Made (-132)

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In Thursday's showdown between the Kings and the Magic, targeting Malik Monk for under 2.5 threes made feels like a smart move. Though Monk has had a decent run, averaging 2.4 threes against the Magic historically, the away factor complicates things. In his last five away games, he's only hit 0.8 threes per game-a stark contrast to his 3/4 success at home.Additionally, Monk's recent form shows a slight dip, with just 2 threes made in his last five outings overall. While he might thrive in Sacramento, the pressure of playing on the road, especially against a solid Magic defense, could hinder his shooting rhythm. With the implied probability sitting at 56.8%, it seems the numbers are on our side. Betting the under on Monk's threes could pay off as he navigates a challenging matchup in Orlando.

Malik Monk (Sacramento Kings) Under 2.5 Rebounds (+116)

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As the Kings head to Orlando, it's a prime opportunity to target Malik Monk for under 2.5 rebounds. Recently, Monk's numbers have dipped, with an average of just 1.8 boards in away games and a modest 2 overall in his last five outings. Even against the Magic, he's only managed 2 rebounds per game historically when playing on the road. With Orlando's frontcourt presenting a tough challenge, Monk's rebounding opportunities may dwindle, especially as he tends to focus more on scoring. In fact, he's hit the under in 9 of his last 13 away games and has only gone over this mark in 3 of his last 4 matchups. With an expected stat value of just 1.76 and a solid track record for hitting the under, it feels like a smart move to back Monk to stay below that 2.5 threshold.

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