Ryan Nembhard (Dallas Mavericks) Under 6.5 Assists (-161)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Mavericks square off against the Clippers, Ryan Nembhard's assist numbers tell an intriguing story. While the spotlight is often on high-scoring stars, Nembhard has quietly settled into a role that may not demand him to rack up assists at a high rate. His recent form shows that he's hit the under on 6.5 assists a whopping 17 out of the last 20 games. At home, he's managed to dish out just 4.85 assists on average, which is well below our target. With the Clippers' defense geared towards shutting down passing lanes, expect Nembhard to find it tough to connect with his teammates consistently. Playing in front of a home crowd can add pressure, and he might focus more on scoring than facilitating. Given these factors, betting on the under for Nembhard feels like a solid play for this matchup.