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NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Odds, Props for Nov. 1: Celtics vs Hornets, Tobias Harris, Deandre Ayton

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down how to bet on the Celtics versus Hornets matchup, plus player props on Tobias Harris and Deandre Ayton.

Tobias Harris O/U 24.5 PRA vs Knicks

The Knicks allowed the fewest rebounds per game over the past three contests (37.7) and are tied for 15th in assists per game (22.7). New York’s opponents over the past three games have shot 30.2% from three (3rd) and averaged 105.0 points per game (5th)

Tobias Harris is 0-for-11 from three in the past three games and 14-of-40 (35%) from the field in that span. Before the 76ers game (18 points, 14 rebounds), Harris was 9-of-31 (29%) from the field in a three-game span. The Pistons forward averages 4.0 assist chances per game and 14.8 rebound chances on the season, but I think both numbers dip here versus New York.

I like this sell-high spot after the personal and emotional win in Philly against his former team. I played Harris Under 24.5 PRA (-120) and the Under 16.5 Points + Assists (+100) on DraftKings. I’d go down to 23.5 and 15.5.

Pick: Tobias Harris Under 24.5 PRA (1u), Tobias Harris Under 16.5 Points + Assists (1u)

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Deandre Ayton O/U 15.5 Points vs Thunder

Deandre Ayton has started the season with 14.4 points and 12.2 rebounds per game for Portland but faces the resilient test yet. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in the NBA with 43.5 points in the paint allowed, where Ayton gets 88.8% of his points (64 of 72 points).

The Thunder have the No. 1 ranked defensive net rating and three-point defense (27.8%), plus they own the second-best defensive rebounding percentage, so Ayton should have a tough time scoring and grabbing offensive rebounds.

With only three free-throw attempts on the season, I don’t expect Ayton to be aggressive enough to score 16-plus points. With 15, 20, and 17 in the last three games, I believe this is a solid sell-high spot.

I played Ayton Under 15.5 points at -115 odds on DraftKings and would go down…


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Publish date : 2024-11-01 14:42:00

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