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NBA Wednesday Prop #3 🏀 Cedric Coward o15.5 points + assists (-120 #Fanatics) - Coward comes into this matchup averaging 12.6 points and 2.6 assists across 28.4 minutes per game. While his season average of 15.2 PA sits slightly below this line, I believe the matchup against Denver creates an opportunity for increased offensive involvement. Coward has already demonstrated his upside with 27 PA against Indiana and 20 PA against Portland, showing he can clear this number when given consistent offensive opportunities. - The biggest factor here is how Denver approaches Ty Jerome defensively. Jerome has been the centerpiece of Memphis’ offense, averaging nearly 27 PPG, and I expect Denver to make a concerted effort to get the ball out of his hands. If Denver sends additional pressure or aggressive traps toward Jerome in pick and roll situations, Coward should benefit as a secondary creator. He has the versatility to attack closeouts, create his own shot, and facilitate when the defense rotates, giving him multiple avenues to production. - We’ve already seen Coward capitalize against teams that present similar offensive opportunities. He recorded 23 points and 4 assists against Indiana, finishing with 27 PA while playing 33 minutes. Against Oklahoma City, he finished with just 10 PA, but that came in only 23 minutes during a 31-point loss, limiting his opportunities. With a more competitive game environment and minutes closer to his usual workload, I expect his involvement to increase.