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Max Strus Points Prop is currently Over/Under 15.5 (-105/-125).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 14.5 @ -135 before it was bet up to 15.5 @ -105.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
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In comparison to last season's 39.2% mark, Max Strus's shooting efficiency has increased this season to 48.1%.Max Strus has played 34.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 93rd percentile.With respect to offense, the Cleveland Cavaliers's stellar 48.6% field goal percentage when playing on the road measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year.The Magic have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise opportunities for the Cavaliers.With the home court advantage, the Magic have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
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Max Strus has tallied 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 1.2 higher than he's tallied overall this year at home.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 9.5 field goal attempts per game (12th-fewest in the NBA) against the Magic, designating this as a tough matchup.The 6th-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Cavaliers rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (9th-fewest in the league) against the Magic, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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