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

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As the Charlotte Hornets take on the Orlando Magic, all eyes will be on Moussa Diabate, but the smart play here is to consider the under on his rebounds at 10.5. Diabate has shown flashes of brilliance, averaging 8.6 boards over his last five games. However, when you zoom in on his away performance, that number dips to 8, and against the Magic, he's averaged just 7 rebounds in their recent matchups. With an expected value of around 7.93 and a hit rate of just 5 out of his last 6 games going under this line, the numbers suggest he's likely to fall short again. Particularly when playing away, he's been consistent in hitting the under. Given the matchup and his recent trends, taking the under on Diabate's rebounds feels like a savvy move.

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

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As the Charlotte Hornets gear up to face the Orlando Magic, all eyes will be on Moussa Diabate's contributions. However, betting on him to hit over 12.5 combined rebounds and assists feels like a stretch. Over his last five games, Diabate has averaged just 8.6 rebounds and 3 assists, totaling around 11.6-a solid number, but not enough to clear this line consistently. When playing away, his stats dip slightly, and against the Magic, he's averaged only 10.3 rebounds and 2 assists, which underscores his struggles in this matchup. With a hit rate of just 75% over his last four games and 66% away, the odds favor the under here. Expect a game where Diabate's contributions are limited, making the under on 12.5 a sharp play for Friday night.

Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic) Under 26.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-105)

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As the Orlando Magic prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets, all eyes will be on Desmond Bane. However, betting on him to go under 26.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists seems like a savvy play. Over his last five games, he's averaged just 17.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3 assists, well below that threshold. Even when we look at his home performance, where he typically shines, his averages settle at 20.2 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Against the Hornets, he's logged just 16.2 points at home, and his overall numbers against them suggest a potential struggle. With a hit rate of just 2 out of his last 3 games on this prop, it's clear that Bane might face challenges surpassing that 26.5 mark. With the odds reflecting a 51.3% implied probability, this under bet could be worth a solid wager

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