Pick 3: James Harden Over 10.5 Assists -115 (Fanduel)

With the Magic giving up the 5th most assists to opposing point guards and James Harden hitting the 10.5 assists line in 8 of his last 10 games, it's expected that Harden will exceed 10.5 assists tonight against Orlando. 

James Harden is having an exceptional season, currently leading the league in assists with 11.16 per game. He has been particularly impressive at home, recording 11.56 assists, while managing 10.64 on the road. Overall, he has had more than 10.5 assists in 18 of his 32 games this season, while having fewer than 10.5 assists in 14 games. 

In the last 20 games, Harden has been even more impressive, averaging 11.6 assists and hitting the 10.5 assists line in 12 of those games. He has been even more impressive in his last 10 games, averaging 11.9 assists and hitting the 10.5 assists line in 8 of those games. This momentum has been maintained in the last 5 games, where he has averaged 11.2 assists and hit the 10.5 assists line in 3 of those games.

Based on these facts, it's reasonable to assume that James Harden is likely to hit over 10.5 assists against the Magic tonight. The Magic give up the 5th most assists to opposing point guards, providing the perfect opportunity for Harden to hit the line. In addition, he has hit this line in 8 of his last 10 games, making it highly probable that he will achieve it tonight.

Moreover, it's the trend that has been seen in Harden's numbers that really showcase the confidence we can have in this prediction. He has been trending up in the last 10 and 5 games, indicating that he's reaching his peak performance. It's improbable that the Magic will be able to contain him with all the momentum he's built up, making it an attractive bet that he will hit over 10.5 assists.

In conclusion, it's not just the numbers and trends that should convince you that James Harden will hit over 10.5 assists tonight. It's the fact that he's one of the most talented point guards in the NBA, and he's playing against a team who give up the 5th most assists to opposing point guards. This creates the perfect scenario for James Harden to hit this line, and it's a great opportunity for you to capitalize on it.