The Hornets look to bounce back when they face the injury-riddled Magic. Despite the recent overtime loss in Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball has re-established himself as one of the best young offensive engines in the league.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Charlotte is currently a six-point underdog, with the game’s point total set at 215. Below, I’ve honed in on my favorite player prop centered around Ball in this Eastern Conference showdown.
Best LaMelo Ball Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
LaMelo Ball 8+ Assists (+130)
New head coach Charles Lee has handed the keys to the franchise back to LaMelo Ball. The 23-year-old has played just 58 games the last two years after various ankle issues. He finally looks healthy this season and has taken a massive leap as the team’s number-one option. It’s not always pretty—turnovers have been an issue, and shot selection can often be questionable. The rest is infectious—always smiling, sporting an AND1 mixtape-esque handle, and having endless ways to finish around the rim.
Ball is handling the rock at an unreal rate. He leads the NBA in usage by over 2%, ahead of familiar faces like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. He’s a rare point guard who finds a balance between volume scoring and creating for others. His assist numbers have taken a slight dip, but that’s primarily due to Charlotte being 28th in field goal percentage. The club will see positive shooting progression at some point, and Ball’s stats will naturally see an uptick.
He’s hit this assist mark in two of his last three contests, which makes the value undeniable. Orlando is a different group without Paolo Banchero, and despite hanging its hat on defense, the inept offense drags down the entire team. Ball continues his hot streak and further shows he’s a premier distributor.
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