Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 4 | 17 | 47% | -13.1% | medium |
| Daniss Jenkins | 3 | 15 | 60% | +4.8% | medium |
| Trae Young | 3 | 12 | 54% | -12.3% | medium |
| Ryan Rollins | 3 | 11 | 70% |
Tre Jones is in excellent form, averaging 18.8 PPG over his last 5 games with improved efficiency and 31.2 MPG. However, his historical matchup against Memphis is concerning—he averages just 8.1 PPG in 15 prior meetings, significantly below his season average of 12.8. The Grizzlies' defense ranks well defensively (118.42 rating) with strong three-point suppression (0.344), which could limit Jones's perimeter opportunities. Playing at home typically boosts his scoring (10.96 PPG home vs 15.14 PPG away), but the sample against Memphis suggests a ceiling closer to 12-14 points.
Jaylen Wells has limited defensive data (0.5 minutes, 3 pts allowed), so no specific defender matchup is reliably established. However, Memphis's overall defensive structure—118.42 rating with elite three-point suppression (0.344)—aligns with Jones's historical struggles in this matchup.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tre Jones▼ | Points | 15.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 20% | 17 | ✗ |
Tre Jones▼ | Assists | 5.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 5 | ✓ |
Tre Jones▼ | PRA | 22.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 20% | 27 | ✗ |
Jones's recent hot streak (18.8 PPG L5) is impressive, but his career performance vs Memphis (8.1 PPG in 15 games) represents a stark deviation. The Grizzlies' strong perimeter defense and his home/away splits suggest he'll revert closer to his historical average in this matchup, likely landing in the 12-14 range.
| medium |
| VJ Edgecombe | 3 | 11 | 38% | -30.2% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 2 | 6 | 4 | 67% | 67% |
| Jahmai Mashack | 2 | 3 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Javon Small | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Cam Spencer | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Cedric Coward | 2 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 100% |
Despite recent hot scoring (18.8 L5), Jones's historical performance vs Memphis (8.1 PPG in 15 games) is a significant red flag. Grizzlies' strong defensive rating and three-point suppression should neutralize his recent momentum.
Last 5 average of 4.6 APG trails his season mark of 5.4. Recent 10-game average sits at 3.9 APG, suggesting his playmaking has dipped from earlier season form.
Combining suppressed scoring expectations (vs MEM history) with slightly below-average assists, the total is unlikely to exceed 22.5 despite his recent L5 scoring surge.