Grayson Allen hit six threes and Naz Reid pulled down 13 rebounds when Charlotte beat Cleveland to end a six-game skid. When the Hornets visit the Clippers, those are two ways they could give themselves a chance again.
If you’re backing Charlotte to win, Allen’s points give you a way to follow the shots its guards create. Reid’s rebounds tell you how often the Hornets finish stops or earn a second shot. On the other end, Derrick Jones Jr.’s assists come down to what he does when the ball reaches him.
Player props for a Hornets win
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen Over 14.5 points |
−108 | 100.0% 4 of 4 CHA wins |
50.0% 6 of 12 games |
| Naz Reid Over 7.5 rebounds |
−134 | 100.0% 4 of 4 CHA wins |
58.3% 7 of 12 games |
| Derrick Jones Jr. Under 1.5 assists |
−224 | 100.0% 7 of 7 LAC losses |
80.0% 8 of 10 games |
Grayson Allen over 14.5 points
Allen scored 27 as a starter against Cleveland, but he also scored 15 off the bench against Washington on two threes and seven made free throws. If the Clippers help on a drive from Coby White or Brandon Miller, watch for Allen to receive the next pass. He can take the open three or attack the closeout.
Allen has started three straight games and had 14 points in 34 minutes against Phoenix. Miller missed the last two games and was unlisted on the NBA’s 9:30 a.m. ET injury report. Allen has cleared 14.5 with Miller on the floor before, but how many clean looks he gets matters more than whether he starts.
Naz Reid over 7.5 rebounds
Reid had 13 boards in the Cleveland win with Moussa Diabaté out. He also pulled down 12 against Washington while Diabaté grabbed 17. Against the Clippers, Reid has a route to eight if Diabaté can occupy Brook Lopez and Reid can get inside the other forward when a shot goes up.
Reid had at least nine rebounds in each of Charlotte’s four wins. The risk is how often he’s pulled away from the basket. He managed six in 26 minutes against Boston and landed at exactly eight against Phoenix even with a longer shift.
Derrick Jones Jr. under 1.5 assists
Jones made four threes with zero assists against Oklahoma City. Charlotte can live with him finishing some possessions if it keeps him from driving and drawing the help that leaves a teammate open.
Jones finished with one assist in five of the seven losses. At −224, that’s a steep price for a line a second assist can beat. Jones had three assists against New Orleans. If Charlotte has to scramble to cover Garland and leaves Jones space to drive and find the next pass, this prop becomes harder to like.
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If the Clippers are leaving space on the wing, Allen’s points give you a way to follow Charlotte’s shot creation. If the Hornets are winning the battle for inside position, Reid’s rebounds fit that version of the game.
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