Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | 4 | 16 | 60% | +6.7% | medium |
| AJ Green | 4 | 13 | 50% | -13.3% | medium |
| Ausar Thompson | 3 | 12 | 31% | -15.8% | medium |
| Brandon Ingram | 3 | 11 | 58% |
Matas Buzelis is in excellent form, averaging 22.4 PPG and 7.2 RPG over his last 5 games with increased playing time (32.8 MPG), highlighted by a 41-point explosion against GSW. Memphis ranks 118.42 in defensive rating, making this a favorable matchup for the hot-shooting forward. Chicago is well-rested at home with 3 days since last game, and Buzelis has historically performed better at home (15.15 PPG season average home vs 16.94 away), though recent away games have fueled his upward trend.
Memphis defense allows 118.42 points per 100 possessions with weak three-point suppression (34.4%), playing into Buzelis's recent hot shooting. Jaylen Wells minimal defensive matchup data (1.3 MPG) provides no specific defensive concern.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Matas Buzelis▼ | Points | 16.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 1/2 | 80% | 29 | ✓ |
Matas Buzelis▼ | Rebounds | 6.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 7 | ✓ |
Matas Buzelis▼ | 3PM | 2.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 0% | 5 | ✓ |
Matas Buzelis▼ | Assists | 2.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 1 | ✓ |
Buzelis is averaging 22.4 PPG over last 5 games with strong momentum and elevated playing time (32.8 MPG). Memphis's weak defensive rating (118.42) and Grizzlies' marginal three-point suppression create favorable conditions. However, limited sample against Memphis (2 games, 7 PPG) introduces slight caution, preventing high confidence despite solid form.
| medium |
| Noah Clowney | 4 | 11 | 33% | -18.0% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Mashack | 2 | 4 | 7 | 100% | 117% |
| Rayan Rupert | 2 | 4 | 2 | 33% | 33% |
| GG Jackson | 1 | 4 | 6 | 30% | 30% |
| Jaylen Wells | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Tyler Burton | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
Last 5 averaging 22.4 PPG with increased 32.8 MPG. Recent games show consistent 18-41 PPG range, well above the 16.5 line.
Last 5 average 7.2 RPG, last 10 at 6.7. Recent games show 6-11 rebounds with elevated playing time supporting continuation.
Last 5 averaging 3.2 made threes, up from 2.2 season average. Hot shooting trend with 35.8% season three-point rate.
Season average 2.1 APG, recent 2.4 only slightly above line. Recent games show inconsistent assist production (1-4 range).