LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Under 4.5 Threes Made (-135)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingAs LaMelo Ball steps onto the court against the Orlando Magic, we might see a different shooting narrative unfold. Sure, he's been on fire recently, averaging 5.2 threes over his last five games. But let's dig deeper. His away performances paint a more telling picture, where he's hit an average of just 5 threes, and against the Magic, specifically, his output dips to around 3.2 makes. Considering he's had a hit rate of just 64% in his last 11 away games, it's apparent that consistency can waver when he's not on home turf. The Magic's defensive schemes can stifle perimeter shooting, and with Ball's expected value sitting at around 3.29, it's reasonable to bet on him staying under that 4.5 mark. With the odds favoring this outcome, it feels like a smart play to anticipate a lower-than-expected performance from LaMelo tonight.