Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 3 | 25 | 78% | +36.7% | medium |
| Luka Dončić | 3 | 19 | 53% | +8.4% | medium |
| Cooper Flagg | 4 | 16 | 55% | +11.7% | medium |
| Brandon Ingram | 2 | 14 | 22% |
Herbert Jones has maintained a stable trajectory with season averages of 9.0 PPG and 3.6 RPG across 45 games as a starting center. His recent 5-game stretch shows 10.8 PPG but with high volatility (5.36 std dev), including a 16-point outburst vs Toronto but just 4 points in limited minutes vs Washington. Against Dallas, Jones has historically produced 11.3 PPG and 4.75 RPG over 12 matchups, though Dallas's strong defensive rating (118.1) and scoring suppression (0.644) present challenges. With New Orleans at home on 3 days rest versus Dallas on a back-to-back, Jones should see consistent run around 29-30 mpg.
Cooper Flagg will likely handle primary duties on Jones, having allowed 10 points on 50% FG in 12.4 minutes of prior matchups. Dallas's defense has suppressed scoring at a 0.644 rate, though Jones's historical performance vs Dallas (11.3 PPG) suggests the matchup is manageable.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Herbert Jones▼ | Points | 9.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 10 | ✗ |
Herbert Jones▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 20% | 3 | ✗ |
Herbert Jones▼ | Assists | 2.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 4 | ✓ |
Herbert Jones▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 100% | 1 | ✓ |
Jones's last 5-game average of 4.0 RPG combined with historical performance vs Dallas (4.75 RPG over 12 games) and Dallas playing on a back-to-back create favorable board conditions. New Orleans' home rest advantage (3 days) vs Dallas's fatigue provides an edge in the glass battle.
| low |
| De'Aaron Fox | 3 | 13 | 50% | +1.7% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 4 | 16 | 12 | 50% | 55% |
| Max Christie | 3 | 5 | 8 | 50% | 67% |
| P.J. Washington | 4 | 5 | 6 | 20% | 30% |
| Brandon Williams | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Naji Marshall | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Season mean of 9.0 PPG sits just below the line. Dallas's strong scoring suppression (0.644) and recent volatility (last 5 games ranged 4-16 pts) create downside risk despite favorable matchup history.
Recent 5-game average of 4.0 RPG exceeds the line, and vs Dallas historically Jones averages 4.75 RPG. Home court advantage and Dallas's back-to-back fatigue support board activity.
Recent 5-game mean of 3.1 APG and last 10-game average of 3.1 APG both exceed this line. Away games show 3.35 APG, though he's playing at home here—season home average is lower at 2.14 APG.
Recent 5-game mean is 1.5, matching the line exactly. With 29.3% season three-point percentage, consistency is limited and Dallas's three-suppression metric is strong at -1.683.