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Jarrett Allen Under 1.5 assists
💤 Noise Bet
+105↑3%|-3
player assists
Jarrett Allen Under 1.5 assists
💤 Noise Bet
+105↑3%|-3
player assists
29.70
Composite Score
+6.9%
Net EV
50.00
Narrative Fit
28.60
Market Divergence
🧪 SAL's Synthesis
The matchup between the Cavaliers and the Pistons is likely to feature a competitive environment where Jarrett Allen might focus more on scoring and rebounding rather than facilitating assists. Despite the slight positive EV of 0.07, the competing narratives suggest that while he has technically surpassed 1.5 assists recently, the Pistons’ strong defensive scheme against big men limits Allen's facilitating opportunities, making this bet less appealing. Therefore, it’s safer to pass on this wager given the balance of evidence and implications for Allen’s role in the game.
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 30%
Evidence
- →STATS: Jarrett Allen has averaged only 1.9 assists per game this season, and his last five games show he has barely exceeded this mark with an average of 2.0 assists, which makes hitting 2 or more assists consistently less likely.
- →MATCHUP: The Detroit Pistons are a strong defensive team and, in particular, have been effective at limiting assists to opposing centers, focusing defensive efforts on the paint, which constrains Allen's ability to dish out assists.
- →NARRATIVE: The game is expected to be competitive but remains at a spread of 5.5, indicating potential for a close game where Allen might be less focused on facilitating the offense and more on scoring and rebounding.
- →TREND: In the last five games, though he has scored reasonably well, he has only recorded 2 or more assists in two of those games, suggesting a recent trend of underperforming in assists.
- →SITUATIONAL: With the Cavaliers in a playoff position and no injuries reported, there might be a strategic focus on Allen to score and rebound rather than facilitating assists, limiting his opportunities to exceed 1.5 assists.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
🔴 Anti Agent Case
Conf: 15%
Evidence
- →STATS: Jarrett Allen is averaging 2.0 assists over his last five games, surpassing the threshold of 1.5 assists consistently.
- →MATCHUP: The Detroit Pistons rank near the bottom of the league in defensive assists allowed, which can lead to increased assist opportunities for Allen.
- →NARRATIVE: With a high-scoring total of 227.5 for the game, the pace of play suggests more possessions and opportunities for assists for key players like Allen.
- →TREND: Allen has demonstrated a trend of stepping up in games against high-quality opponents, and facing a top team like the Pistons will likely result in a need for him to contribute more in assists.
- →SITUATIONAL: The Cavaliers are playing against a tough Pistons team, which may require heavier usage of Allen as a facilitator in a close game scenario, enhancing his chances of exceeding 1.5 assists.
Thesis: strong
Market: agree
Sources: ESPN API, Feature Factory
🟢 Pro Agent Case
Conf: 30%
Evidence
- →STATS: Jarrett Allen has averaged only 1.9 assists per game this season, and his last five games show he has barely exceeded this mark with an average of 2.0 assists, which makes hitting 2 or more assists consistently less likely.
- →MATCHUP: The Detroit Pistons are a strong defensive team and, in particular, have been effective at limiting assists to opposing centers, focusing defensive efforts on the paint, which constrains Allen's ability to dish out assists.
- →NARRATIVE: The game is expected to be competitive but remains at a spread of 5.5, indicating potential for a close game where Allen might be less focused on facilitating the offense and more on scoring and rebounding.
- →TREND: In the last five games, though he has scored reasonably well, he has only recorded 2 or more assists in two of those games, suggesting a recent trend of underperforming in assists.
- →SITUATIONAL: With the Cavaliers in a playoff position and no injuries reported, there might be a strategic focus on Allen to score and rebound rather than facilitating assists, limiting his opportunities to exceed 1.5 assists.
Thesis: strong
Market: strongly disagree
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