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Amen Thompson Under 22.5 points assists
🎯 Core Value Bet
-125— stable
player points assists
Amen Thompson Under 22.5 points assists
🎯 Core Value Bet
-125— stable
player points assists
32.70
Composite Score
+4.0%
Net EV
50.00
Narrative Fit
20.20
Market Divergence
🧪 SAL's Synthesis
Given the structure of this matchup, it's expected that the Utah Jazz's strong defense will limit Amen Thompson's scoring and assist opportunities, particularly with a large spread suggesting a potential blowout. Thompson's recent averages of 16.0 points and 6.0 assists per game indicate he often falls below the 22.5 threshold for combined points and assists, and with game dynamics favoring a weaker performance, this bet has justification. The Net EV of 0.04 shows a slight edge, reinforcing the idea that the market may have set this line too high considering the matchup and game context.
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 40%
Evidence
- →STATS: Amen Thompson is averaging only 16.0 points in his last 5 games, falling short of the 22.5 combined points and assists mark.
- →MATCHUP: The Utah Jazz have a strong defensive scheme that could limit Thompson’s scoring opportunities, placing additional pressure on his assists.
- →NARRATIVE: Given the large spread of 13.5 in favor of the Houston Rockets, it’s likely that the game could become a blowout, leading to Thompson being pulled early, sabotaging his chances for accumulating points and assists.
- →TREND: Over the last five games, Thompson's assists average is 6.0, which combined with his points average fails to reach the 22.5 threshold.
- →SITUATIONAL: Thompson's team has been struggling recently with a record of 18-39, possibly impacting his morale and minutes as the season wanes, against a stronger Rockets team.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
🔴 Anti Agent Case
Conf: 15%
Evidence
- →STATS: Amen Thompson's last 5 games show an average of 16.0 points and 6.0 assists per game, making his combined total 22.0, just shy of the threshold, indicating strong scoring and playmaking capabilities.
- →MATCHUP: The matchup against the Utah Jazz, who have struggled defensively, allows for increased scoring opportunities, especially given their poor performance as evidenced by their 18-39 record.
- →NARRATIVE: The game total of 228.5 indicates a high-scoring affair, likely leading to more possessions and opportunities for Thompson to accumulate points and assists.
- →TREND: Amen Thompson's recent form shows improvement, as he has been averaging 16.0 points and notably increased his assist numbers to 6.0 per game in his last 5 outings.
- →SITUATIONAL: The Houston Rockets are heavily favored with a spread of -13.5, suggesting that they will control the game pace; if they maintain this dominance, Thompson will have increased court time and ball handling, facilitating higher stats overall.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
Sources: https://www.espn.com, https://www.nba.com
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 40%
Evidence
- →STATS: Amen Thompson is averaging only 16.0 points in his last 5 games, falling short of the 22.5 combined points and assists mark.
- →MATCHUP: The Utah Jazz have a strong defensive scheme that could limit Thompson’s scoring opportunities, placing additional pressure on his assists.
- →NARRATIVE: Given the large spread of 13.5 in favor of the Houston Rockets, it’s likely that the game could become a blowout, leading to Thompson being pulled early, sabotaging his chances for accumulating points and assists.
- →TREND: Over the last five games, Thompson's assists average is 6.0, which combined with his points average fails to reach the 22.5 threshold.
- →SITUATIONAL: Thompson's team has been struggling recently with a record of 18-39, possibly impacting his morale and minutes as the season wanes, against a stronger Rockets team.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
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