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Tre Mann didn't get much playing time in OKC, but he's averaging 31.3 minutes with the injury-depleted Hornets. And he's capitalizing. He has cleared this prop total in three of his last four games, including racking up 28 combined points, assists and rebounds in a 101-89 loss to Orlando two weeks ago. The Magic are a tough defensive matchup, especially in Orlando, but Mann's role is secure on a team that only uses eight players. Note that Mann is questionable for Tuesday's game, so this play will void if he doesn't suit up.
You can make a strong argument that Vasilije Micic has been the Hornets most consistent player since he entered the starting lineup on March 1st. Micic has appeared in 9 games as a starter and is averaging 15.6/5.8/2.6 on 49/34/89 shooting splits, while playing 31.4 minutes a night. He has never scored fewer than 11 points and has cleared this in 7/9 games as a starter. While I don't consider this a plus matchup considering the Magic are good defensively and are very capable of blwoing out the Hornets, Orlando does surrender the 4th most points to opposing PGs and have been vulnerable to the position throughout the season.
Yes, it's a big number, but Orlando already has wins over the Hornets by 12 (at Charlotte this month) and 13 points and Magic have been strong for us covering double-digits lately. They are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 at home, 29-10 ATS coming off a day off and 26-13 ATS after a win. They are 22-9 at home ATS this season and already covered twice vs CHA with plenty of room to spare. CHA is 12-22 ATS as a road dog. CHA is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 as a double-digit dog. Frank Wagner playing better ball lately and Banchero should be able to fill the box score here. Hornets offensive woes will be a problem on the road here.