Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie | 2 | 9 | 56% | +11.0% | low |
| Bub Carrington | 3 | 7 | 75% | +11.0% | medium |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 3 | 6 | 44% | +5.4% | medium |
| Daniss Jenkins | 3 | 6 | 40% |
Jevon Carter has seen his usage spike significantly in recent games, averaging 20 mpg over the last 5 contests compared to 14.9 for the season, and his production has followed suit with 6.6 ppg and 2.6 apg over that stretch. Against Atlanta, Carter brings a favorable 14-game history averaging 6.3 ppg and 1.8 apg on 18 mpg. The Hawks' defense allows opponents to shoot 30.3% above baseline, suggesting opportunities for a backup guard in an expanded role. However, the Magic are on a back-to-back and Carter's career b2b points average just 3.2, which could limit ceiling.
Jalen Johnson has logged the most minutes against Carter (3.4) and allowed 5 points on 50% FG. Limited defensive specialization data suggests Atlanta may not have a primary perimeter stopper for this matchup.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jevon Carter▼ | Assists | 1.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 1/2 | 100% | 2 | ✓ |
Jevon Carter▼ | Points | 6.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 13 | ✗ |
Jevon Carter▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 0% | 3 | ✓ |
Carter's last-5 average of 2.6 apg, combined with expanded 20 mpg usage and a history of 1.78 apg on the road, creates positive expected value. The assists line appears underpriced relative to his recent playmaking trends, though back-to-back fatigue presents some downside risk.
| medium |
| Dennis Schröder | 2 | 6 | 50% | +11.0% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
| Gabe Vincent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Dyson Daniels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Carter's last-5 average of 2.6 apg significantly exceeds the line, and he's averaging 1.78 apg away from home. Recent form strongly supports clearing this mark.
While last-5 ppg sits at 6.6, the back-to-back context is critical—Carter's b2b scoring average is just 3.2 ppg, and reduced rest could suppress output despite expanded minutes.
Carter's shooting 37% from three on the season with a last-5 average of 1.6 makes on 20 mpg. Hawks allow -21.9% three-point suppression, favorable for volume.