Magic vs. Suns Recap: Booker Scores 30 as 10 Plays Cash

The Suns beat the Magic 117-104 in Phoenix on Thursday night, on the back end of a back-to-back. Phoenix scored 33 in the first quarter, led 63-51 at the half and was up 96-73 after three, with the lead reaching 30. The Suns shot 17 of 34 from three, had 14 steals and forced 25 Orlando turnovers. Ten DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

Devin Booker 20+ points (-355 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Booker had 20 or more in nine of his last 10, including 33 in 34 minutes the night before against Portland. - What happened: 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting in 34 minutes, 10.5 over the line. - Worth watching: The back-to-back did not slow him. His floor stays high when the minutes are there.

Devin Booker 5+ assists (-125 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Five or more assists in seven of his last 10. - What happened: 8 assists, 3.5 clear. - Worth watching: This was the better price of his two props. The Suns had 30 assists as a team.

ALT: Franz Wagner 5+ assists (-395 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Wagner had 5 or more assists in all seven games this season, averaging 7.6. - What happened: 15 assists and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes. He cleared the line by 10.5. - Worth watching: He had more than half of Orlando's 28 assists. His main assists line is the more useful number to check next time.

ALT: Miles Bridges 15+ points (-184 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Bridges had 15 or more in five of six games, averaging 17.3. - What happened: 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting with 3 threes, 3.5 over. - Worth watching: Efficient night on modest volume. Ten shots is a thin cushion, so price matters here.

Miles Bridges 26+ points + rebounds + assists (-120 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 26 or more PRA in five of six games, averaging 27.2. - What happened: 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for 36 PRA, beating the line by 10.5. - Worth watching: The 13 boards did the heavy lifting. The combo gives him more ways to get there than points alone.

Dillon Brooks 15+ points (-168 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Brooks had 15 or more in each of his last five and played 34 to 35 minutes in each of his previous two games. - What happened: 24 points on 9 of 16 shooting, including 4 of 6 from three, in 29 minutes. That is 9.5 over. - Worth watching: He scored efficiently even with fewer minutes. Shot volume is the thing to track.

ALT: Dillon Brooks 20+ points + rebounds + assists (-240 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: 20 or more PRA in five of six games, averaging 23.8. - What happened: 24 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist for 26, 6.5 clear. - Worth watching: This combo is really a points bet for Brooks. Treat it like one.

Tristan da Silva under 4.5 rebounds (-138 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: He had stayed under 4.5 rebounds in eight of his last 10 while playing 23 to 35 minutes. - What happened: 2 rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench, 2.5 under. He scored 18. - Worth watching: His role is perimeter scoring; he took 12 threes. That profile keeps rebound unders in play.

ALT: Khaman Maluach 6+ rebounds (+102 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Six or more rebounds in nine of his last 10, at plus money. - What happened: Exactly 6 rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. It cashed by half a point. - Worth watching: Close call. Bench minutes decide this one, so check the rotation first.

ALT: Suns over 104.5 points (-295 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: The main Suns team total sat near 109.5. Phoenix had cleared 104.5 in eight of its last 10, with the full rotation active the night before. - What happened: The Suns scored 117, clearing the alt by 12.5. - Worth watching: An alt total well below the main line is a cushion, not a free pass. The price still has to make sense.

How the game played out

Orlando won only the fourth quarter, 31-21, with the game already out of reach. Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 27 points and 13 rebounds, but the turnovers were too much to overcome.

Trends to watch

• Booker has scored 30 or more in two straight nights. His points and assists props both have room.
• Wagner's 15 assists came in 38 minutes. If he stays the primary creator, his assists line deserves a look.
• Phoenix made 17 threes and shot 52 percent overall. Suns team totals are worth checking against weaker defenses.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. For the math behind prices like these, see implied probability, alternate lines and team totals.