Top NBA Player Trends: Friday, December 27, 2024

Josh Hart o0.5 3PM

Hart has been on an absolute tear from beyond the arc, draining at least one triple in eight straight games for an average of 1.6 makes on around 3.5 attempts per contest. Over his last 20 games, he’s knocked down at least one long ball 90% of the time while shooting 38% from three overall. Tonight, he faces an Orlando squad that ranks 8th in the league in opponent three-point percentage over the last 10 games. Plus, he’s averaged 1.4 made threes in his last five road matchups against the Magic, cashing this line in four of those five games.

Wendell Carter Jr o0.5 Steals+Blocks

Carter has been an absolute defensive anchor, covering this line in 18 of his 19 games this season (95%). Logging about 25 minutes a night, he contributes a combined 1.4 Steals+Blocks, anchored by 0.9 blocks and 0.5 steals per game. Against the Knicks, he’s a perfect 5-for-5 in his last five meetings while averaging 1.2 Steals+Blocks. Not only is he dominant on his home floor with a 100% hit rate, but the Knicks also rank near the bottom half in turnover percentage, giving Carter ample opportunities to pad those defensive stats.

Andrew Wiggins o1.5 Free Throws Made

Wiggins has been money from the free-throw line lately, hitting this over at an 84% clip this season and averaging 3.1 made free throws per game. Over his last eight outings, he’s at 2.8 makes while converting 77% of his attempts. The big news is Steph Curry’s absence, which bumps Wiggins’ usage rate significantly—he’s averaging 5.3 free throws made in games without Curry, going 3-for-3 on this prop. That increased role, combined with the Warriors’ knack for getting to the stripe, sets Wiggins up nicely here.

Jordan Hawkins o0.5 Assists

Hawkins has quietly been a reliable source of at least one dime a game, dishing out an assist in 80% of his contests this season and averaging 1.1 APG. In the last 10 games, he’s maintained that rate—still 80%. The rookie is now up against Memphis, who rank 29th in overall assists allowed to shooting guards across the last seven games. With around 24 minutes per night, Hawkins should have more than enough opportunities to drop at least one assist.

Julian Champagnie o0.5 Assists

Champagnie is proving to be a sneaky playmaker, averaging 1.4 APG and surpassing this line in 80% of his appearances this season. Even more impressive, he’s 6-for-6 on the road, averaging 1.1 assists and logging roughly 29 minutes per night. He goes up against a Nets defense that ranks dead last in assists allowed to small forwards on the year and second-worst over their last 15 games. With such a favorable matchup, Champagnie looks poised to continue his steady passing production.

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