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Alex Barutha
Jonas Valanciunas over 22.5 points (-115) vs. Hornets -- WynnBET, 12:48 PM CT
With CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram sidelined, Valanciunas is the clear-cut best offensive player available for New Orleans. He's only averaging 16.6 points since the start of February, but he's crossed the 22-point mark 14 times this season.
Heat to cover -7 (-110) vs. Cavaliers -- WynnBET, 12:52 PM CT
Wait on this line until we get more info on Jimmy Butler, who is questionable. But it's tough to trust the Cavaliers without Jarrett Allen. The matchup is tough for Cleveland as well, as Bam Adebayo will be covering Evan Mobley and Kyle Lowry (and potentially Jimmy Butler) will be checking Darius Garland.
