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Sam Merrill Points
Player Prop - 12/22/2025

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets

Sam Merrill Points Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (+102/-130).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 7.5 @ -105 before it was bet up to 8.5 @ +102.

FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:

In contrast to last year's 7.0 clip, Sam Merrill's points per game have jumped this year to 13.9.

The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Cleveland Cavaliers's subpar 33.2% rate of made threes as the home team places lowest in the NBA this year.

The Cavaliers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 9th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Hornets).

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