The Lakers traded Kyle Kuzma back in 2021, he has played with a chip on his shoulder, every time he has faced them since.
Best Bet
Los Angeles Lakers @ Washington Wizards (11:10am)
Washington are having a shocker of a year, now sitting with just 6 wins, the losing streak has just hit 15 in a row.
Kuzma redemption game. Motivation would be rock bottom for these guys, so when an opportunity comes against the team that traded you, you grab it! Kuzma has cleared this line every single time, against the Lakers, since being traded to the Wizards. Just over a week ago, against his former employer, he finished with 14 RA.
Recent rebounding numbers are good for Kuz, with an average of 8.6 over his last five games. With Anthony Davis confirmed out for L.A and Alex Sarr most likely out for Washington, there should be plenty of opportunity for Kuzma to threaten this line with rebounds alone.
SGM – Kuzma RA Over 9.5/ James Under 9.5 Assists/ Hayes Over 8.5 Points = $5.00
Next Best
Orlando Magic @ Portland Trail Blazers (2:10pm)
Franz is back and has hit the ground running. He missed 7 weeks due to an oblique tear and has returned for the last three games, for the Magic.
His return game was under a minutes restriction, in which he still managed 20 points in 24 minutes. He has then averaged 30.5PPG, returning to regular minutes. This is a huge volume play, with Franz averaging 22 shots per game since returning. Scoring at all three levels, he doesn’t look to have any ill effects from his recent injury.
Look for Franz to stay aggressive against a Portland side who rank 8th overall for leaking points as a team.
SGM – Wagner Over 22.5 Points/ Camara 6+ Rebounds/ Avdija 1+ 3 pointer = $4.20
Value Bet
Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers (11:10am)
Rebounding everything at the moment with back to back games of 14+. A favourable match up against Atlanta here, who will struggle to contain both Mobley and Allen.
Mobley has averaged 10.1 rebounds per game over his last ten starts, clearing this number at 70%. He has cleared this line the last 4 times he has played Atlanta. Off the back of 14 in 28 mins and then 15 in 31 against Miami, its hard to fault the big man. For true value, I will be chasing the 12+ at $3.60, hoping he can clear that mark for a third game in a row.
SGM – Mobley 12+ Rebounds/ Strus 3+ 3’s/ Krejci 4+ Assists = $10.75
Friday NBA Multi
Lakers/ Cavs/ Wolves/ Magic
$3.41