The San Antonio Spurs travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a win or go home game in the play-in tournament. The winner of this game will take on the Clippers for a chance to play the Suns in the first round of the playoffs. The Spurs and the Pelicans have already played each other 4 times this season, with the Spurs taking 3 out of the 4 games, including one in New Orleans.
The two players I’m looking to play in this game are Jaxson Hayes and Dejounte Murray. Hayes has proved to be a key piece for the Pelicans defensively and in his last 2 games against the Spurs, he has recorded 3 blocks in each. Jaxson Hayes O0.5 blocks is currently available on DraftKings at -135. Hayes has also played an average 25.9 minutes in his 3 games vs the Spurs – about 6 minutes more than his season average of 20.0. In the last 2 games where he recorded 3 blocks, Hayes got the start and played 28 and 29 minutes respectively. I see Hayes getting around 30 minutes again, as this could be the last game of the season. The Spurs are also known for driving to the hoop on offense and PFs have recorded the most blocks in the league at 1.62 per game over the last 15 games against the Spurs.
Play: 1.35U Jaxson Hayes O0.5 blocks -135 (DK)
The next play I’m looking to make in this game is an SGP that represents Dejounte Murray and what he has been doing all season. For this one, I’m going with O5.5 rebounds, O7.5 assists, and 1+ steal for -115 on DraftKings. Murray has been consistently hitting these numbers all season, averaging 8.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. In his 4 games this season against the Pelicans, Murray has averaged 9.8 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 2.3 steals. Dejounte Murray (a 1st-team all prop member) has averaged 17.3 potential assists against New Orleans this season and I expect him to take over tonight for the Spurs. I think that Murray can cash this SGP for us like Paul George did last night (O5.5 boards, O4.5 assists, 1+ steal). The ball will be in his hands plenty and he should see 35+ minutes tonight in a close, thrilling game.
Plays: 1.15U Dejounte Murray O5.5 rebounds, O7.5 assists, 1 steal -115 (DK)
1U Dejounte Murray O17.5 rebounds/assists +100 (DK)
Longshots: 0.2U Murray 10+ rebounds/10+ assists +425 (DK)
0.1U Hayes 2+ blocks/Murray 3+ steals +1000 (DK)
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