Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | 3 | 17 | 33% | -26.7% | medium |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 4 | 17 | 44% | -26.7% | medium |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 4 | 14 | 66% | -5.5% | medium |
| P.J. Washington | 3 | 11 | 88% |
Zion has been a force against Dallas, averaging 27.2 PPG over 9 matchups—well above his season average of 21.4 PPG. His recent form is stable (19.7 PPG last 10 games, 20.4 PPG last 5), and he faces a Dallas defense allowing 25 points to P.J. Washington in limited minutes. Playing at home with three days of rest versus a back-to-back Mavericks squad, Zion should see favorable conditions to exploit Dallas's 118.1 defensive rating.
P.J. Washington is the primary defender with 25 points allowed on 52.9% FG in 19.4 minutes against Zion. Dallas's overall 118.1 defensive rating ranks weak, and their back-to-back status gives New Orleans a fresh advantage.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zion Williamson▼ | Points | 24.5 | OVER | 78%HIGH | 1/2 | 0% | 27 | ✓ |
Zion Williamson▼ | Rebounds | 6.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 4 | ✓ |
Zion Williamson▼ | Assists | 4.5 | UNDER | 75%HIGH | 1/2 | 80% | 1 | ✓ |
Zion Williamson▼ | PRA | 30.5 | OVER | 76%HIGH | 1/2 | 40% | 32 | ✓ |
Zion's 27.2 PPG average vs. Dallas over 9 games significantly exceeds the 24.5 line. Home court, full rest, and Dallas's back-to-back fatigue create ideal conditions. Recent stability (20.4–21.4 PPG) ensures floor performance well above the mark.
| medium |
| LeBron James | 2 | 10 | 83% | +6.7% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | 3 | 11 | 14 | 63% | 88% |
| Naji Marshall | 3 | 5 | 9 | 38% | 44% |
| Cooper Flagg | 3 | 3 | 10 | 57% | 64% |
| Daniel Gafford | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33% | 33% |
| Anthony Davis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Zion averages 27.2 PPG vs. Dallas historically and 21.4 PPG season-wide. At home with full rest against a back-to-back opponent and weaker perimeter defense, 24.5 is a reasonable target he exceeds regularly.
Last 5 games average 6.4 RPG on 30.4 MPG, and recent 10-game average drops to 5.3. Season mark of 5.9 suggests 6.5 is slightly elevated; Dallas allows 4.7 RPG to Zion historically.
Season assist average is 3.3 APG with recent 5-game mean at 2.8 APG. The 4.5 line exceeds both metrics; Zion's playmaking remains supplementary to his scoring role.
With 27.2 PPG vs. Dallas + 4.7 RPG + 4.1 APG = 35.9 projected combined. Even at season averages (21.4 + 5.9 + 3.3 = 30.6), 30.5 sits at the floor; favorable matchup pushes higher.