Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | 3 | 25 | 53% | -5.6% | medium |
| CJ McCollum | 4 | 21 | 58% | +3.1% | medium |
| Luka Dončić | 3 | 21 | 63% | +11.9% | medium |
| Anthony Edwards | 3 | 20 | 45% |
Jaylen Wells is in excellent form, averaging 16.6 PPG over his last 5 games compared to his season average of 12.8 PPG, with a stable trend and recent scoring output of 23 and 24 points in his last two home games. Chicago's defense ranks in the bottom tier with a 120.29 defensive rating and 1.149 scoring suppression factor, creating a favorable matchup for a streaking scorer. Wells has also thrived historically against Chicago, averaging 18.5 PPG across 2 prior matchups. With both teams having equal rest (3 days, no back-to-backs), Wells projects for strong offensive production in a road game where he typically scores 13.3 PPG versus 12.26 at home.
Chicago's defense is among the league's weakest at 120.29 defensive rating with 1.149 scoring suppression. Wells has minimal direct matchup data against specific Bulls defenders (Giddey limited minutes), but the overall defensive vulnerability plays directly into his scoring strengths.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaylen Wells▼ | Points | 11.5 | OVER | 78%HIGH | 2/2 | 60% | 16 | ✓ |
Jaylen Wells▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 0% | 2 | ✓ |
Jaylen Wells▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 3 | ✓ |
Jaylen Wells▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 1 | ✓ |
Wells is in peak form (16.6 PPG last 5 games vs. 11.5 line), has dominated Chicago historically (18.5 PPG), and faces the league's bottom-tier defense. His recent ceiling of 24 points and strong shooting (43.1% FG, 35.6% 3PT) provide multiple scoring paths even if Chicago adjusts game-to-game.
| medium |
| Keyonte George | 2 | 17 | 50% | +2.4% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | 1 | 3 | 3 | 33% | 50% |
| Matas Buzelis | 1 | 2 | 5 | 67% | 83% |
| Tre Jones | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Leonard Miller | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jalen Smith | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Wells is scoring 16.6 PPG in last 5 games, well above the 11.5 line. Chicago's poor defense (120.29 rating) and Wells' 18.5 PPG average vs. this opponent creates a clear edge.
Recent average of 2.5 three-pointers made in last 5 games significantly exceeds 1.5 line, with season 35.6% three-point shooting providing consistency.
Last 5 game average is only 2.8 RPG, dropping below season mean of 3.28. Recent games show declining rebounding (latest games: 2, 3, 5, 1, 3 rebounds).
Season and recent assist averages hover around 1.6-1.7 APG, making the 1.5 line slightly tight but Wells' assist role has been volatile (range: 0-2 in recent games).