Best NBA Parlay Picks Today, Friday 04/17 (5-Leg) Featuring Moussa Diabate!: Calculated Risk, High Reward

As the Warriors head into Phoenix, all eyes will be on Draymond Green, but betting on him to hit over 7.5 assists might be a stretch. Sure, he's averaged 8 assists over his last five games, but that number dips to 6.6 when he's away from the comforts of Chase Center. Against the Suns, Green has struggled historically, averaging just 3.4 assists in their recent encounters, and that's been consistent even when he's on the road. With the Suns' defense tightening up, particularly around the perimeter, expect Green to focus more on facilitating rather than racking up assists. With a hit rate of only 3 out of his last 4 games at or above this mark, and a staggering 13 out of 17 when playing away, the under looks appealing. Given these trends, targeting Green for under 7.5 assists might just be the savvy play in this matchup.

Gui Santos (Golden State Warriors) Under 20.5 Points + Rebounds (-227)

As the Golden State Warriors head into a tough matchup against the Phoenix Suns, all eyes will be on Gui Santos. However, betting on Santos to exceed 20.5 points and rebounds seems ill-advised. In his last five outings, he's averaged only 14.8 points and 4.8 rebounds-well below our target. When playing on the road, those numbers dip further to 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. Against the Suns, he has struggled, managing just 7.2 points on average, which drops to 8.2 when away. With a hit rate of only 3 out of his last 4 games exceeding that threshold, and a solid 6 out of 8 on the road, it's clear that the stars are not aligning for Santos tonight. Expect him to fall short of the 20.5 mark as he navigates a tough defense in Phoenix.

Gui Santos (Golden State Warriors) Under 23.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-208)

As Gui Santos and the Warriors head to Phoenix, there's a compelling case to target the under on his combined points, rebounds, and assists at 23.5. While Santos has shown flashes of potential, averaging just 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last five games, his away performances tell a different story. On the road, those numbers dip to a modest 11.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. Against the Suns, he's averaged a mere 7.2 points in their recent clashes, and that trend continues as he struggles to find his rhythm on the road. With an overall hit rate of 75% for unders in his last four games and an impressive 75% on the road in his last eight, this bet isn't just a hunch; it's grounded in solid statistical patterns. The numbers suggest that the under is the prudent play here.

Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic) Under 29.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-182)

As we look ahead to Friday's matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, targeting Desmond Bane for the under on 29.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists makes intriguing sense. Bane has been solid lately, averaging 17.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3 assists over his last five games. While he's performed well at home, his average of 20.2 points and 3 assists doesn't quite get him over the 29.5 mark.Against the Hornets, his numbers dip further, averaging just 16.2 points and 3.6 assists at home. The trend continues, with an impressive hit rate of 4 out of 5 in his last five games, underscoring a pattern of staying below that threshold. Given that the Magic are looking to tighten up defensively, it seems likely Bane will find it tough to break the 30-point barrier this time around.