Al Horford (Boston Celtics) Under 5.5 Assists (-833)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs we gear up for the Warriors-Timberwolves showdown, Al Horford's assist line draws our attention, particularly the under at 5.5. Let's face it: Horford has been quietly effective but isn't a playmaker in the traditional sense. Over his last five games, he's averaging just 1.4 assists overall and only 2 in home matchups, which starkly contrasts with the 5.5 mark set for this game.Looking at the Timberwolves, they've held opposing bigs to an average of just 4 assists per game at home. Plus, Horford's track record against Minnesota shows he's only managed 3 assists in their previous encounters. The numbers paint a clear picture: with a hit rate of 14/14 for the under over his last stretch, the odds seem heavily stacked in favor of him falling short of that line. So, let's lean into this narrative and take the under on Horford's assists.