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Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards Prediction: Onyeka Okongwu Over 0.5 Double-Doubles

With Jalen Johnson ruled out tonight, a massive void opens up in the frontcourt, and Onyeka Okongwu is the primary beneficiary. Okongwu has already logged double-doubles in back-to-back games and now faces a Washington Wizards squad that ranks near the bottom of the league in both rebounding and points allowed to opposing centers. Expect Okongwu to dominate the interior against a soft Washington front line.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards Prediction: CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points

CJ McCollum enters tonight in a prime scoring position. With both Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker out of the lineup, McCollum’s usage rate is expected to skyrocket. He has cleared this 21.5 point threshold in all three games this season where Johnson was absent. Facing a Wizards team that remains one of the worst defensive units in the NBA, McCollum should have no trouble finding his rhythm and getting to his spots early and often.

Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction: Maxime Raynaud Over 0.5 Double-Doubles

Raynaud has been a machine on the glass recently, recording double-doubles in four of his last six outings. This is a perfect situational spot, as Dallas has struggled significantly to contain points and rebounds in the paint. With the Kings missing several key rotation players, Raynaud will be relied upon heavily to anchor the interior and control the boards.

 

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Jarace Walker Over 3.5 Assists

Jarace Walker has quietly become an elite playmaker for his position. He has recorded at least 6 assists in four straight games, consistently crushing this 3.5 line. The underlying metrics support the trend as well; Walker has seen at least 11 assist chances in three of his last four games, averaging 9.2 chances over his last five. His sneaky good passing vision makes this one of the strongest value plays on the board.

Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets Prediction: Wendell Carter Over 7.5 Rebounds

While a matchup against Houston is never easy, Wendell Carter is simply playing too well to ignore the trends. He is seeing a massive uptick in floor time, averaging 31.8 minutes over his last five games. More importantly, he is averaging a whopping 17.8 rebound chances per night in that span. Having cleared this 7.5 rebound mark in six straight games, and averaging 11 per game over his last five, Carter Jr. is in a prime spot to keep the streak alive.

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