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Miami Heat logo MIA @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Tue, Apr 14 • 7:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 7 Computer Picks
Total Assists
LaMelo Ball logo LaMelo Ball o7.5 Total Assists (-120)
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Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Jason Logan
Senior Betting Analyst

Ball finished with 13 assists in a 136-106 blowout of the Miami Heat on March 17.  Since then, Ball has recorded at least eight dimes in eight of 14 games and did so against defenses much stiffer than Miami. Charlotte took on the likes of Detroit, Boston (twice), New York (twice), Minnesota, and Phoenix – all Top 10 in defensive rating. The Heat, on the other hand, are horrendous on D. Miami was 28th in defensive rating in the final 15 games while allowing 127.5 points against in that stretch. Foes racked up an average of 30 assists per contest – fifth most.

Points Scored
Tyler Herro logo
Tyler Herro u21.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 18.82 (Under)
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Pick made: 11 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Heat.. Over the last 19 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, making it tough to get to the foul line.
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Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ Phoenix Suns logo PHO Tue, Apr 14 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Expert Picks 6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Toumani Camara logo Toumani Camara u13.5 Points Scored (-112)
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Pick made: 13 minutes ago
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Jason Logan
Senior Betting Analyst

Portland guard Toumani Camara is the Blazers’ biggest outside threat, knocking down 2.7 triples per contest. He faces a drum-tight Phoenix perimeter that allows the second-lowest opponent 3-point rate, giving up only 12.2 makes from distance per game. He scored six, 12 and 13 points over his three meetings with Phoenix, shooting a combined 7 for 24 from outside. Player forecasts range from 10.0 to 13.1 points for Camara tonight, with most models short of his scoring total.

Total Rebounds
Dillon Brooks logo Dillon Brooks o3.5 Total Rebounds (-127)
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Pick made: 38 minutes ago
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Jason Logan
Senior Betting Analyst

Brooks, who averages around 3.5 rebounds, has hauled in four or more boards in 19 of his last 28 games. That includes four rebounds in a win over Portland on February 3 (as Brooks missed 18 games with a busted hand this winter). Brooks averaged 8.1 rebounding chances during that 28-game span. Brooks played just 21 minutes in the season finale and has been working his way back into form since returning to the lineup at the end of March. He’ll be a full go for this Play-In contest with projections sitting between 3.4 and 5.0 rebounds. 

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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ LA Clippers logo LAC Wed, Apr 15 • 10:00 PM ET
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3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry logo Stephen Curry o4.5 3-Pointers Made (+125)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Douglas Farmer
Betting Analyst

Worry not that he has been back for only four games since his knee injury. Curry hit 5-of-10 triples in his first game back, part of shooting 15-of-36 (41.7%) from beyond the arc in those four games. And the Los Angeles Clippers are only middling defending against 3-pointers, ranking No. 16 in both opponent 3-pointer frequency and percentage made since James Harden left the rotation. 

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