Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 12.5 Rebounds + Assists (-116)

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As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face the Orlando Magic, all eyes will be on Moussa Diabate, particularly for his combined rebounds and assists. At first glance, his average of 11.6 combined in the last five games seems promising. However, when you dig deeper, the numbers tell a different story. Diabate's away performances suggest a dip, with averages of just 8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Against the Magic, he's averaged only 10.3 combined in away matchups, and his recent outing saw him notching just 8 against them. With a hit rate of just 50% on the road and a solid 3/4 under trend lately, betting the under on 12.5 feels like a smart move. The Magic's defense presents a tough challenge, making it likely he'll stay below that threshold. The stage is set for a low-scoring night for Diabate, and the under could be a savvy

Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 10.5 Rebounds (-125)

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When it comes to Moussa Diabate's rebounding against the Orlando Magic, the trends suggest a clear underplay at 10.5 boards. While Diabate has shown flashes of brilliance, averaging 8.6 rebounds over his last five games, his away performance dips slightly to 8. That's telling, especially when you consider his history against the Magic, where he's averaged just 7 rebounds in their recent matchups.Moreover, the numbers reveal a solid hit rate of 5 out of 6 for the under in his last outings, and he's nailed the under in all three of his recent away games. With the Magic's size and rebounding prowess, it's tough to see him surpassing that 10.5 mark. Given that the expected stat value sits around 7.93, this bet feels like a savvy play. Expect him to be active but just shy of that double-digit threshold on Friday.

Brandin Podziemski (Golden State Warriors) Over 11.5 Points (-179)

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As the Golden State Warriors gear up to face the Phoenix Suns, all eyes should be on Brandin Podziemski. This young talent has been lighting it up lately, averaging 19 points over his last five games. When hitting the road, he's been no slouch either, putting up an impressive 17.6 points in away games.What's particularly telling is his recent history against the Suns; he's averaged 14.4 points in their last few matchups, which bodes well for this contest. With an incredible hit rate of 10 out of his last 11 games, Podziemski is clearly in a groove. The Warriors need him to step up against a formidable Suns squad, and his expected stat value of 18.16 suggests he could easily surpass that 11.5-point mark. Given his current form and the stakes of the game, betting on the over feels like a smart play here.

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