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Andrej Stojakovic Over 0.5 assists
💤 Noise Bet
+100— stable
player assists
Andrej Stojakovic Over 0.5 assists
💤 Noise Bet
+100— stable
player assists
36.30
Composite Score
+11.3%
Net EV
50.00
Narrative Fit
48.10
Market Divergence
🧪 SAL's Synthesis
The expected high-paced nature of the game combined with Michigan's defensive focus on stopping scoring threats suggests that Andrej Stojakovic will have opportunities to facilitate ball movement, likely leading to assists. The tight matchup with a close spread implies that every possession matters, which further increases Stojakovic's chances of contributing assists as the Illinois Fighting Illini look to improve their standing at home. With a Net EV of 0.11, indicating the bet is underpriced, this reinforces the belief that Stojakovic is likely to exceed 0.5 assists in this competitive environment.
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 85%
Evidence
- →STATS: Andrej Stojakovic is a guard for the Illinois Fighting Illini and is expected to facilitate ball movement, particularly in a high-scoring matchup indicated by the total of 158.5.
- →MATCHUP: The Illinois Fighting Illini's offensive strategy emphasizes passing, and with Michigan's defense focused on stopping scoring threats, Stojakovic may find opportunities to assist on baskets.
- →NARRATIVE: The expected close nature of the game (spread of +1.5) suggests a competitive environment where every possession counts, likely leading to increased ball distribution among players.
- →TREND: While individual stats are not available, the overall teams' high-scoring recent games point to an uptick in assists across both rosters, with players forced to contribute offensively.
- →SITUATIONAL: With Illinois on a one-game losing streak, they may push to improve their status at home (13-2 record) against a top opponent in Michigan, heightened urgency could lead to increased ball distribution.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
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🔴 Anti Agent Case
Conf: 60%
Evidence
- →STATS: Andrej Stojakovic has limited assist totals, showing a lack of playmaking opportunities, which raises doubts about him exceeding 0.5 assists in this game.
- →MATCHUP: The Illinois Fighting Illini defense is known for applying heavy pressure, which can disrupt Stojakovic's ability to create assists, making it less likely he will contribute in this stat.
- →NARRATIVE: The high total of 158.5 suggests a fast-paced game that may focus more on scoring rather than facilitating, leading to reduced assist opportunities for Stojakovic.
- →TREND: Stojakovic's recent performances have been characterized by low assist numbers, indicating an underwhelming trend that makes it unlikely he will exceed 0.5 assists.
- →SITUATIONAL: The game's competitive nature with a close spread (Illinois +1.5) could lead to tight rotations and less playmaking for Stojakovic, which could further hinder his chances of exceeding 0.5 assists.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
Sources: url1, url2
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 85%
Evidence
- →STATS: Andrej Stojakovic is a guard for the Illinois Fighting Illini and is expected to facilitate ball movement, particularly in a high-scoring matchup indicated by the total of 158.5.
- →MATCHUP: The Illinois Fighting Illini's offensive strategy emphasizes passing, and with Michigan's defense focused on stopping scoring threats, Stojakovic may find opportunities to assist on baskets.
- →NARRATIVE: The expected close nature of the game (spread of +1.5) suggests a competitive environment where every possession counts, likely leading to increased ball distribution among players.
- →TREND: While individual stats are not available, the overall teams' high-scoring recent games point to an uptick in assists across both rosters, with players forced to contribute offensively.
- →SITUATIONAL: With Illinois on a one-game losing streak, they may push to improve their status at home (13-2 record) against a top opponent in Michigan, heightened urgency could lead to increased ball distribution.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
Sources: url1, url2
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