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Best Paolo Banchero prop bets for Magic vs. Hawks

Best Paolo Banchero prop bets for Magic vs. Hawks

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By: Alex Hunter

The Magic are hosting the Hawks on Monday. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Orlando is favored by 5.5 points and this game carries a total of 222 points.

Below, I have featured my favorite Paolo Banchero prop bet to consider from this contest.

Best Paolo Banchero Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

Paolo Banchero U 35.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-120)

This 35.5 PRA combo line is just too high for Banchero right now, and his under needs to be attacked. The Duke product has made 15 starts since returning from an oblique injury in January, and he has stayed under 35.5 PRA in 12 of those 15 contests.

The forward is shooting a career-worst 28% on three pointers this season. Franz Wagner being fully healthy for the Magic hurts Banchero’s role. With Wagner on the floor this season, Banchero’s usage drops a huge 7.0 percentage points.

Also, Monday’s matchup vs. the Hawks isn’t as appealing as it seems. After a rough start, Atlanta’s defense has improved significantly recently, with them ranking 10th in defensive rating over their last 10 games. In this spot, Banchero should fall short of this inflated 35.5 PRA combo line.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
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