LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Over 3.5 Assists (-1111)

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When the Charlotte Hornets take on the San Antonio Spurs, all eyes should be on LaMelo Ball to dish out some serious assists. Currently, he's in a groove, racking up an impressive average of 9.4 assists over his last five games, and even better, 9.6 when he's away from home. In fact, against the Spurs, he's been even more generous, averaging 10 assists in their recent matchups. With a flawless record of hitting the over in his last eight outings, including all five away games, it's hard to ignore the momentum he's built. Given that his expected assists sit at a solid 7.16, targeting Ball for over 3.5 assists feels like a no-brainer. The Spurs' defense will have their hands full, and I expect LaMelo to exploit that, continuing his trend of feeding his teammates with pinpoint precision.

Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Over 2.5 Assists (-182)

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As the Spurs gear up to host the Hornets, all eyes should be on Victor Wembanyama, particularly when it comes to his assist total. In his last four games, he's been a distributor extraordinaire, racking up assists at an impressive clip, hitting the Over 2.5 mark every time. While his home average sits at 2.4, we know he's capable of stepping up, especially against Charlotte, a team that tends to struggle defensively against playmaking bigs. Wembanyama's knack for finding open teammates has been evident, with an average of 3.4 assists over his last five outings. The Spurs' offensive flow should benefit him at home, where he's hit the Over in seven of his last ten games. With an expected stat value of 3.57, betting on him to dish out more than 2.5 assists feels not just safe, but almost inevitable.

Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Yes Double-Double (-200)

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As the Spurs gear up to host the Hornets, all eyes should be on Victor Wembanyama, who's been nothing short of a revelation at home. With a stunning hit rate of 12 out of his last 13 games achieving a double-double, his recent form is hard to ignore. Averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds over his last five outings, he's clearly found his rhythm, especially when playing in front of the home crowd, where those numbers jump to 26 points and 12.4 rebounds.The Hornets have struggled to contain versatile big men, and Wembanyama has consistently exploited such matchups. With an average of 11 rebounds against Charlotte and the confidence of playing at the AT&T Center, it's reasonable to expect him to notch another double-double. At -200, this feels like a smart investment as we ride the wave of his current momentum.

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