Pick #4: markelle fultz under 5.5 assists(-115)

Markelle Fultz has been trending down in assists over his last ten games and the Pelicans' fourth-lowest assists allowed to opposing point guards makes the under on his 5.5 assists total a suggested play.

Markelle Fultz has had a great season overall, but his assists have gradually decreased over the last ten games. His average over that span is 4.8 assists, with seven games where he had fewer than that tally. The trend continues over his last twenty games, where he's maintained an average of 5.5 assists, but surpassed that mark in only ten of those contests. In his last five games, Fultz has had more than 5.5 assists in only two of those games, with 28 total assists in that span.

The Pelicans have presented a difficult matchup for Fultz this season, with the point guard only registering three assists in 24 minutes in the clubs' earlier matchup. New Orleans has allowed the fourth-fewest assists to opposing point guards in the league, making it even more difficult for Fultz to reach the 5.5 assists mark. This suggests that the under may be the more sensible play for Monday night's matchup.

Fultz has been a great fantasy asset this season, making him a viable option for Monday night's slate. However, his assists total looks like it will stay under the line, with the under being the recommended play. The Pelicans' stinginess towards opposing point guards makes the under the best bet for Fultz's assists total in the upcoming game.