Double Vision: Heat’s Bam Adebayo leaves behind rubble

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

The bet: A double-double for Heat center Bam Adebayo (+140 Barstool)

Similar to Julius Randle, who delivered for us last week, Adebayo was one-and-done at Kentucky before becoming a first-round pick. Although he averaged a double-double in two of his previous three seasons, there’s been a slight dip in his rebounds per game this year (9.4) as his scoring has risen to a career-best 20.9.

However, this bet is much more about the team Miami is playing. The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to collect rebounds in droves since a knee injury sidelined center Steven Adams — as evidenced by their recent trip to Los Angeles. First, both Paul George (42 points and 11 rebounds) and Kawhi Leonard (34 and 10) posted double-doubles in a Clippers victory. Then, the Lakers dealt Memphis another loss thanks to 30 points and a whopping 22 boards from big man Anthony Davis.

Davis and Adams respectively rank second and fourth in the league for rebound chances per game. But not far behind them is Adebayo, quietly averaging an even 16. He should own the glass against a vulnerable opponent that might be more interested in the trappings of South Beach.