Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | 3 | 16 | 100% | +38.4% | medium |
| Evan Mobley | 3 | 13 | 41% | -24.1% | medium |
| Maxime Raynaud | 3 | 11 | 67% | +5.1% | medium |
| Myles Turner | 3 | 11 | 70% |
Marvin Bagley III is in a clear scoring slump, averaging just 5.8 PPG over his last 5 games compared to 10.1 for the season, despite maintaining similar minutes (20.6 MPG). Dallas is on a back-to-back, which typically suppresses his production (9.5 PPG average). Against New Orleans' mediocre interior defense (119.84 DRtg), Bagley has historically performed well with 11.2 PPG in 5 prior meetings, but his recent form suggests limited upside. Rebounds remain his most consistent outlet at 7.3 RPG recently, but overall volume is trending down.
Zion Williamson has been the primary defender in prior matchups (4.1 minutes), allowing 13 points on 83.3% FG—suggesting defensive vulnerability for scoring. However, Bagley's current 5.8 PPG slump likely limits ability to exploit this advantage.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marvin Bagley III▼ | Points | 10.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 100% | 9 | ✓ |
Marvin Bagley III▼ | Rebounds | 6.5 | OVER | 62%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 9 | ✓ |
Marvin Bagley III▼ | Assists | 1.5 | OVER | 55%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 1 | ✗ |
Last 5 games average 5.8 PPG with back-to-back fatigue typical of 9.5 PPG. Recent form trumps season average of 10.1.
Bagley's rebounding has stabilized at 6.2-7.3 RPG over recent stretches, and New Orleans' interior is vulnerable. This is his most consistent statistical outlet despite offensive struggles. Back-to-back status less damaging to rebounding productivity than scoring.
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| Brook Lopez | 3 | 10 | 29% | -33.0% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Karlo Matković | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Zion Williamson | 1 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 100% |
| Derik Queen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jeremiah Fears | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
Last 10 games at 7.3 RPG and last 5 at 6.2 RPG, with away performance benefiting from 6.45 RPG average. Rebounding remains most reliable.
Last 5 average 1.6 APG vs. season 1.4; slight positive trend, though limited offensive role keeps ceiling low.