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Jimmy Butler O/U 17.5 Points at Hornets
Jimmy Butler opened the season with three points on 1-for-8 shooting and two free-throw attempts. Miami lost 116-97 and he played 26 minutes. That was as disappointing as it gets.
However, Jimmy Buckets should bounce back because he gets to face the Hornets! Butler has scored at least 15 points in 17 consecutive games against Charlotte and 18-plus points in 14 of those 17 games. This is a quality opponent for Butler to torment and get to the free-throw line.
The Hornets have allowed 58 free-throw attempts in two games and that’s the simplest way for Butler to get his shot to fall. I played Butler Over 17.5 Points at -111 odds. The best line I could find was on FanDuel. I expect Butler to go for 20-plus points (+135).
Pick: Jimmy Butler Over 17.5 Points (1.5u)
Cade Cunningham O/U 36.5 PRA vs. Celtics
Cade Cunningham is coming off a terrific outing last night of 33 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in Cleveland. Cunningham is playing his first back-to-back of the season and we have to remember that he missed 20 games last year and 72 the year prior due to injuries.
In addition, Detroit is playing Boston! The Celtics have been a tank through two games. Plus, chances are Cunningham won’t play many minutes in the fourth quarter after putting up 41 and 43 PRA against the Pacers and Cavaliers.
Cunningham totaled 27 and 46 PRA in two meetings with the Celtics last year. The 46 PRA effort came in OT on 43 minutes played, and that was Detroit’s NBA record 28th-straight loss, so there was something on the line.
I took Cunningham Under 36.5 PRA at -118 odds on FanDuel and would play Under 35.5 PRA for 1.5 units as well.
Pick: Cade Cunningham Under 36.5 PRA (1.5u)
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