Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 2 | 12 | 59% | +7.1% | low |
| Mitchell Robinson | 2 | 9 | 50% | -1.7% | low |
| Donovan Clingan | 4 | 9 | 13% | -39.2% | medium |
| Neemias Queta | 2 | 7 | 67% |
Clint Capela is trending upward with 19 mpg in his last 5 games, averaging 5.2 ppg and 6.2 rpg compared to his season averages of 3.8 ppg and 4.6 rpg. Houston has a 3-day rest advantage, and the Rockets are at home where Capela has played 59 games this season. Critically, Capela's historical matchup against the Lakers is exceptional: across 9 prior meetings, he's averaged 9.9 ppg, 9.4 rpg, and 21.4 mpg—significantly above his season norms. With increased playing time expected and favorable matchup history, Capela should exceed his season baseline.
Jaxson Hayes has logged 6.7 minutes defensively against Capela, allowing just 2 points on 50% FG. However, Capela's historical dominance in 9 prior matchups against the Lakers (9.9 ppg, 9.4 rpg) indicates the current defensive personnel may struggle to contain him at his elevated usage rate.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clint Capela▼ | Rebounds | 5.5 | OVER | 78%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 8 | ✓ |
Clint Capela▼ | Points | 6.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 40% | 9 | ✓ |
Clint Capela▼ | Assists | 1.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | — | 40% | 2 | ✓ |
Capela averages 6.2 rpg in his last 5 games and 9.4 rpg vs. the Lakers historically. Playing at home with 3-day rest, he's positioned to exceed this line.
Capela's last 5 average is 6.2 rpg, he's played 19 mpg recently (vs. 12.4 season), and historically averages 9.4 rpg vs. the Lakers in 9 prior meetings. Home court, 3-day rest, and a 115.32 opponent defense rating create an ideal setup for rebounding success.
| low |
| Maxime Raynaud | 3 | 7 | 67% | +15.0% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Jaxson Hayes | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Maxi Kleber | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Austin Reaves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Luka Dončić | 2 | 0 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
Recent form shows 5.2 ppg last 5, but vs. Lakers specifically he averages 9.9 ppg. Increased minutes (19 mpg recent vs. 12.4 season) support scoring upside.
Recent average of 1.0 apg and vs. Lakers history of 1.2 apg suggests modest upside to this line given elevated playing time.