Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | 3 | 18 | 83% | +15.9% | medium |
| Deni Avdija | 3 | 16 | 43% | -7.9% | medium |
| Jamal Murray | 4 | 14 | 89% | +27.8% | medium |
| Keyonte George | 4 | 13 | 80% |
Naji Marshall is trending up with a 14.9 PPG average over his last 10 games and a strong recent game of 25 points on 32 minutes against Cleveland. However, he's on the second night of a back-to-back after playing the Cavaliers yesterday, which historically dents his production. Against New Orleans specifically, Marshall has struggled, averaging just 10.4 PPG on 24 MPG across 7 prior meetings. The Pelicans' defense allows 119.84 points per 100 possessions but Marshall will face Trey Murphy III, who held him to 14 points on 33% FG in 12.2 minutes of prior matchups.
Trey Murphy III has been Marshall's primary defender in prior matchups, holding him to 14 points on 33% FG in 12.2 minutes. Murphy's efficiency suggests the Pelicans can contain Marshall's scoring, especially on a back-to-back where Dallas has 1-day rest vs. New Orleans' 3-day rest advantage.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Naji Marshall▼ | Points | 15.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 32 | ✗ |
Naji Marshall▼ | Assists | 3.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 2/2 | 40% | 7 | ✓ |
Naji Marshall▼ | Rebounds | 5.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 8 | ✗ |
Naji Marshall▼ | PRA | 21.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 47 | ✗ |
Marshall's vs. New Orleans history (10.4 PPG across 7 games) and Murphy III's effective defense create a strong headwind. While his season 14.8 PPG is close to the line, the B2B fatigue, opponent-specific underperformance, and recent left foot injury (listed as available on 3/14) all point toward a modest scoring night. The slight back-to-back disadvantage and 1-day rest seal this lean.
| medium |
| Amen Thompson | 4 | 13 | 29% | -22.2% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | 4 | 10 | 9 | 44% | 50% |
| Zion Williamson | 3 | 7 | 12 | 71% | 71% |
| Trey Murphy III | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Jeremiah Fears | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40% | 50% |
| Jose Alvarado | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Marshall averaged just 10.4 PPG vs. New Orleans (7 games) and plays on a B2B with 1-day rest. Recent form (25 pts vs. CLE) inflates season average, but the Pelicans matchup and fatigue suggest regression to his vs-opponent mean.
Marshall's last-10 APG is 4.1 and recent 5-game average is 3.6. He hit 7 assists two games ago and his season assist mean is 3.05; the line at 3.5 offers slight edge with recent uptick in playmaking.
Season RPG is 4.73 and vs. New Orleans he averages 3.86 RPG. Last 5 games show 4.0 RPG. The 5.5 line sits above both benchmarks; B2B fatigue and opponent history suggest modest rebound activity.
Marshall's season PRA is approximately 22.5, but his vs. New Orleans average (10.4 PPG + 3.86 RPG + 4.57 APG = 18.8) is well below the line. B2B status and poor historical matchup militate toward UNDER.