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Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) Under 18.5 Rebounds + Assists (-769)
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Betting on Tyrese Haliburton to finish under 18.5 combined rebounds and assists is supported by several key statistics. Firstly, Haliburton's performance in recent away games indicates a lower production rate, with averages of 5.8 rebounds and 8 assists. This accumulates to 13.8, well below the proposed outcome point of 18.5. Moreover, his average performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder also suggests a lower combined score, with 5.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists at away games. This totals to 12.6, again below the outcome point. Lastly, the expected stat value for Haliburton is 13.47, implying that his expected performance is considerably less than the outcome point. Considering these factors, the under 18.5 bet for Haliburton's combined rebounds and assists seems statistically well-founded.
Alex Caruso (Chicago Bulls) Under 5.5 Assists (-2000)
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The betting rationale behind choosing under 5.5 assists for Alex Caruso in the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers game is strongly supported by his recent performance stats. Caruso's average assists in the last five games is just 1.2 overall and slightly higher at home with 2 assists on average. Even when considering his performance against the Pacers, his average assists only reach 4.2, which still falls below the 5.5 benchmark. Particularly at home against this opponent, his assist average drops to 2.8. Furthermore, Caruso has consistently hit under this mark in his last 11 games overall and his last 6 home games. Thus, the statistical trend clearly supports the bet for Caruso to have under 5.5 assists in this game.
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) Over 0.5 Threes Made (-2500)
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The rationale behind this bet hinges on Tyrese Haliburton's consistent three-point shooting performance, particularly in away games. Over his last five games, Haliburton has averaged 2.4 overall three-point field goals, which already exceeds the Over/Under mark of 0.5. However, when we look at his performance in away games, his average jumps to 3 three-point field goals made, indicating his ability to maintain and even improve his shooting performance in potentially challenging environments. Moreover, when playing against Oklahoma City Thunder, his three-point shooting average remains strong at 1.8, and in away games against this opponent, it increases to 2.7. These statistics strongly suggest that Haliburton is more than capable of making over 0.5 three-pointers in the upcoming game against the Thunder, hence the rationale for the bet.