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Amen Thompson Under 5.5 assists
💤 Noise Bet
-130↑216%|-242
player assists
Amen Thompson Under 5.5 assists
💤 Noise Bet
-130↑216%|-242
player assists
26.90
Composite Score
+1.0%
Net EV
50.00
Narrative Fit
5.00
Market Divergence
🧪 SAL's Synthesis
This bet does not make sense given the likely game script, as both agents present compelling but contrasting narratives around Amen Thompson's assist potential. While the pro agent highlights Thompson's lower season average and the potential for reduced minutes in a blowout, the anti agent emphasizes his recent form and favorable matchup. The Net EV of 0.01 reflects this balance without a clear edge, making it wise to pass on this wager since neither side offers a strong justification for a decisive play.
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 35%
Evidence
- →STATS: Amen Thompson has a season average of just 3.8 assists per game and despite a recent uptick in his last five games (6.0 assists/game), this still falls short of consistently exceeding 5.5 assists.
- →MATCHUP: Facing the Utah Jazz, who rank in the middle of the pack in allowing assists per game, Thompson may find it challenging to create assists given their defensive setup.
- →NARRATIVE: With a large spread of Houston Rockets -13.5, it's likely the game may turn into a blowout, potentially leading to limited minutes for Thompson if starters are pulled early due to a significant lead.
- →TREND: Over the last five games, despite averaging 6.0 assists, Thompson has fluctuated and may not be able to sustain this elevated level against a Jazz team that will be focused defensively on limiting playmakers.
- →SITUATIONAL: The Rockets are adjusting after a loss, putting added pressure on their starters, and Thompson could see diminished opportunities as the Rockets look to establish a dominant scoring approach rather than dishing out assists.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
🔴 Anti Agent Case
Conf: 15%
Evidence
- →STATS: Amen Thompson has averaged 6.0 assists over his last 5 games, exceeding the 5.5 threshold consistently, indicating his recent ability to generate assists.
- →MATCHUP: The Houston Rockets are facing off against the Utah Jazz, a team with a defensive rating that allows for higher assist totals, helping facilitate Thompson's playmaking opportunities.
- →NARRATIVE: With the Rockets favored by 13.5 points, a large spread suggests a pace-up game which typically results in more opportunities for assists from primary playmakers like Thompson.
- →TREND: Amen Thompson's recent individual performance has shown improvement, with an average of 16.0 points and 7.4 rebounds alongside his 6.0 assists in the last 5 games, indicating his offensive involvement is increasing.
- →SITUATIONAL: The Houston Rockets are in a critical playoff position (4th seed), creating a strong motivation for increased performance, while Thompson is expected to play significant minutes, as evidenced by his recent average of 41.0 minutes in up-tempo games.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
Sources: https://www.espn.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 35%
Evidence
- →STATS: Amen Thompson has a season average of just 3.8 assists per game and despite a recent uptick in his last five games (6.0 assists/game), this still falls short of consistently exceeding 5.5 assists.
- →MATCHUP: Facing the Utah Jazz, who rank in the middle of the pack in allowing assists per game, Thompson may find it challenging to create assists given their defensive setup.
- →NARRATIVE: With a large spread of Houston Rockets -13.5, it's likely the game may turn into a blowout, potentially leading to limited minutes for Thompson if starters are pulled early due to a significant lead.
- →TREND: Over the last five games, despite averaging 6.0 assists, Thompson has fluctuated and may not be able to sustain this elevated level against a Jazz team that will be focused defensively on limiting playmakers.
- →SITUATIONAL: The Rockets are adjusting after a loss, putting added pressure on their starters, and Thompson could see diminished opportunities as the Rockets look to establish a dominant scoring approach rather than dishing out assists.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
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