Somehow, some way, the Orlando Magic are staying afloat in the Eastern Conference standings despite losing star forward Paolo Banchero to an oblique injury back in late October. Ever since, Franz Wagner has emerged as the primary offensive option for the up-and-coming squad.
Wagner is averaging 22.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season. He’ll take on the Los Angeles Clippers on the road tonight.
Here’s the top Franz Wagner prop bets for the action.
Best Franz Wagner prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
For Wednesday’s contest between the Magic and Clippers, Wagner’s lines are currently set at 26.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The opposing Clippers are 8-7 on the year led by an aging, yet still effective James Harden. Otherwise, the top contributor in LA has been Norman Powell, who is having a career-best season at the ripe age of 31. While they rank seventh in defensive rating, they’re 22nd in offensive rating and 15th in net rating.
When it comes to Wagner’s props, bettors can ride the hot hand and consider taking the over on 26.5 points at -120. He’s cleared that mark in four of his last five contests, with three 30-plus point outings and another 29-point performance.
Wagner has also cleared the 5.5-assist mark in four of his last five appearances, and narrowly missed it with five assists in the one contest he didn’t reach that figure. The over is available at -105 odds, so it’s something to consider since the forward is clearly the focal point of Orlando’s attack.
Two other lines to consider are over 2.5 three-pointers at +110 odds (he’s hit the over in three of his last five games), as well as over 32.5 PTS + REB at -110 odds.
Wagner will have a large volume of shots tonight and could be in for a big outing. Of course, bettors who believe Wagner won’t fare as well against the league’s seventh-most efficient defense can consider fading these picks for the unders instead.
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