Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 36.5 Points + Assists (-112)

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As the Lakers gear up to face the Mavericks, all eyes will be on Austin Reaves. However, taking the under on his combined points and assists at 36.5 might be the smarter play. While Reaves has been solid, averaging 20.8 points and 5.4 assists in his last five games, his performance dips when he's away from the comforts of home. Notably, against Dallas, he's averaged just 21 points overall but only 13 when playing in their arena. His assist numbers also take a hit, dropping to just 2.8 per game on the road against this opponent. With the Mavericks' defense tightening up and Reaves' recent numbers against them, it seems likely that he'll struggle to hit that high mark. Trust the trends: he's hit the under in all 10 of his last outings, including every away game for the last 13.

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Under 24.5 Rebounds + Assists (-114)

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As the Nuggets gear up to face the Spurs this Saturday, all eyes will be on Nikola Jokic, but betting on him to go under 24.5 rebounds and assists might just be the smart play. While Jokic has been a force, his recent home performances suggest he might not hit that lofty mark. Over his last five games at Pepsi Center, he's averaging 14.6 rebounds and 12.4 assists, totaling around 27-decent, but the Spurs present a unique challenge. Historically, Jokic tends to drop to about 12.6 rebounds and 10.6 assists when facing San Antonio, with his home averages against them sinking to 12 and 8.8, respectively. Plus, he's hit the under in 5 of his last 11 home games. With those numbers in mind, the under on Jokic feels like a wise bet as he navigates a Spurs defense that's taken away some of his usual magic.

Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 41.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-114)

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When the Lakers roll into Dallas, all eyes will be on Austin Reaves, but a closer look suggests a different narrative for his total of points, rebounds, and assists. Over his last five games, Reaves has averaged about 20.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists, which doesn't quite stack up to the lofty 41.5 mark. Particularly away from home, his numbers dip - he's scoring just 21.6 points on average, but against the Mavericks, that drops to 13. His recent away performances are telling; he's hit the under in all 13 of his last road games. With a mere 2.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds against Dallas last time out, it's clear that this matchup might stifle his usual output. So, betting on the under seems not just prudent, but backed by a solid trend that's hard to ignore.

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