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Hornets -3.5 vs. Magic (-110)

The Hornets covered in nine of their final 15 games to close the regular season, and have been one of the NBA's most successful teams over the last 90 days. After a 16-28 record over their first 44 games, the Hornets closed 28-10 over their final 38 games to make the NBA Play-In Tournament. It took overtime for the Hornets to defeat Miami on Tuesday, but the Heat are always a difficult challenge come postseason time. LaMelo Ball turned his strong end of the regular season into another 30-point game (his third over his last five contests) against Miami. Meanwhile, the Magic are 7-10 over their last 17 games, including a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in their first NBA Play-In Tournament game. The model projects the Hornets to cover in 70% of simulations. Back the Hornets to cover by claiming the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS here:

Under 219.5 in Suns vs. Warriors (-109)

The Under is 47-36 in Suns games this season, including hitting in three of four Suns vs. Warriors games. The Under has also hit in three of the last five Golden State games. The season-long team statistics favor this game going Under 218.5 points, with the Warriors 20th in the league in scoring (114.7 points per game) and the Suns 26th (112.6 ppg). They both rank in the top half of the league in scoring defense, with the Suns sixth (111.2 ppg allowed) and the Warriors 14th 115.2 ppg allowed). The model projects the Under to hit in 67% of simulations. Back the Under by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:

Over 8 in Nationals vs. Giants (-110)

"Zack Littell has shown significant statistical vulnerability; although he sports a 4.20 ERA, his alarming 7.16 FIP—driven by surrendering five home runs in just 15 innings—is a major concern," SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman said. "He's up against a Nationals lineup that's second in MLB with 5.6 runs per game and suffers from the league's worst bullpen ERA. This combination helps explain why Washington is 13-6 to the Over. Logan Webb, meanwhile, has historically struggled away from Oracle Park, posting a career road ERA (3.98) more than a full run above his home mark (2.90). Weather conditions at first pitch—79°F and 38% humidity—will lower air density and enhance ball carry. Coupled with a park factor that boosts slugging by 34%, I anticipate at least eight runs scored here on Friday night." Back the Over by claiming the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS here:

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