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Kevin Durant Over 10.5 assists alternate
💤 Noise Bet
+2800↓1344%|+3025
player assists alternate
Kevin Durant Over 10.5 assists alternate
💤 Noise Bet
+2800↓1344%|+3025
player assists alternate
64.50
Composite Score
+41.9%
Net EV
50.00
Narrative Fit
90.00
Market Divergence
🧪 SAL's Synthesis
Given the strong probability of a blowout in favor of the Houston Rockets against the Utah Jazz, Kevin Durant's opportunities to rack up assists could be significantly limited. Though he has averaged 4.6 assists over his last five games, the potential for reduced playing time in a commanding victory means he may not be on the floor to accumulate assists late in the game. Therefore, even with a Net EV of 0.42, the risk of decreased influence and minutes makes this a bet I would choose to pass on.
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 85%
Evidence
- →STATS: Kevin Durant has averaged 4.6 assists over his last five games, which is well above the 2.5 assist threshold, indicating his active role in playmaking.
- →MATCHUP: The Houston Rockets rank among the fastest-paced teams in the league, which generally leads to more possessions and opportunities for Kevin Durant to register assists.
- →NARRATIVE: Given the 228.5 total points projected for this game, the high-scoring expectation suggests an environment conducive to increased assists for primary playmakers like Durant.
- →TREND: Durant's recent performance has shown a consistent ability to exceed the 2.5 assists mark, highlighted by him averaging 4.2 assists per game this season, demonstrating his capability as a facilitator.
- →SITUATIONAL: Houston is currently on a 1-game losing streak, which often intensifies a team's focus in the next matchup, potentially leading to more ball movement and assists as they look to bounce back against a struggling Utah team.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
Sources: https://www.espn.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com
🔴 Anti Agent Case
Conf: 85%
Evidence
- →STATS: Kevin Durant's recent assists average over the last 5 games is 4.6, but this does not account for potential decreased ball handling due to a likely blowout against the Jazz.
- →MATCHUP: The Houston Rockets have a significant 13.5-point spread against the Jazz, which suggests that they may lead comfortably, reducing Durant's need to facilitate offense late in the game.
- →NARRATIVE: In a likely blowout scenario, Durant may not see ample playing time in the fourth quarter, which could heavily hinder his chances of exceeding 2.5 assists.
- →TREND: Despite Durant's individual ability to create assists, previous game scripts show that in high-margin games, star players often play fewer minutes, negatively impacting their assist totals.
- →SITUATIONAL: Given the large point spread, the likelihood of garbage time increases, where Durant may not be involved in offensive plays, thus limiting his potential to exceed the 2.5 assist mark.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 85%
Evidence
- →STATS: Kevin Durant has averaged 4.6 assists over his last five games, which is well above the 2.5 assist threshold, indicating his active role in playmaking.
- →MATCHUP: The Houston Rockets rank among the fastest-paced teams in the league, which generally leads to more possessions and opportunities for Kevin Durant to register assists.
- →NARRATIVE: Given the 228.5 total points projected for this game, the high-scoring expectation suggests an environment conducive to increased assists for primary playmakers like Durant.
- →TREND: Durant's recent performance has shown a consistent ability to exceed the 2.5 assists mark, highlighted by him averaging 4.2 assists per game this season, demonstrating his capability as a facilitator.
- →SITUATIONAL: Houston is currently on a 1-game losing streak, which often intensifies a team's focus in the next matchup, potentially leading to more ball movement and assists as they look to bounce back against a struggling Utah team.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
Sources: https://www.espn.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com
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