Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 13.5 Rebounds (-667)

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As we gear up for Friday's clash between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, all eyes should be on Moussa Diabate, particularly when it comes to his rebounding performance. Despite his potential, the numbers suggest we should lean toward the under on his total rebounds, set at 13.5. Diabate has averaged just 8.6 boards over his last five games, and when we dig deeper, his away performances drop even further to 8 per game. Against the Hornets, he's managed only 7 rebounds on average, and while he does have a higher figure of 10.3 in away games against them, that's still well below the line we're targeting. He's hit under this mark in 10 of his last 11 games, making it tough to justify a bet on the over. With the odds heavily favoring the under, it feels like a smart play to ride this trend.

Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic) Under 29.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-182)

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As we look ahead to Friday's matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, targeting Desmond Bane for the under on 29.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists makes intriguing sense. Bane has been solid lately, averaging 17.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3 assists over his last five games. While he's performed well at home, his average of 20.2 points and 3 assists doesn't quite get him over the 29.5 mark.Against the Hornets, his numbers dip further, averaging just 16.2 points and 3.6 assists at home. The trend continues, with an impressive hit rate of 4 out of 5 in his last five games, underscoring a pattern of staying below that threshold. Given that the Magic are looking to tighten up defensively, it seems likely Bane will find it tough to break the 30-point barrier this time around.

Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic) Under 25.5 Points + Assists (-182)

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As we look ahead to Friday's showdown between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, targeting Desmond Bane for under 25.5 points plus assists could be a savvy move. While Bane has shown flashes of brilliance at home, averaging 20.2 points and 4 assists in his last five games, the numbers suggest he might struggle to eclipse that combined total against Charlotte. In their previous encounters, he's averaged just 17.6 points and 4 assists against this team, and at home, those numbers dip slightly to 16.2 and 3.6. With a solid hit rate of 3 out of his last 4 games, but only 2 of 3 at home, it seems the magic number here might just be a bit too high. Considering the matchup and Bane's recent form, taking the under feels like a sharp play as he navigates a tough Hornets defense.

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