Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | 4 | 17 | 40% | -6.2% | medium |
| Desmond Bane | 3 | 14 | 63% | +10.5% | medium |
| Tobias Harris | 4 | 14 | 61% | +17.6% | medium |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 4 | 12 | 31% |
Derrick White has elevated his scoring to 20.8 PPG over his last 5 games while maintaining steady playmaking at 4.8 APG, showing momentum heading into this matchup. Phoenix's defense ranks 111.16 in rating with a -0.961 scoring suppression, offering little resistance to White's recent hot streak. White has averaged 14.2 PPG and 5.8 APG in 11 prior meetings with the Suns, though his recent form suggests he's trending above those career numbers. The Celtics have 2 days rest advantage, positioning White well for a strong performance at home where he averages 17.88 PPG.
Devin Booker has defended White in prior matchups, allowing 18 points on 61.5% FG in 8.8 minutes of defensive coverage. Royce O'Neale and Collin Gillespie offer limited defensive resistance, having held White to 9 and 4 points respectively in limited sample.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Derrick White▼ | Points | 19.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 21 | ✓ |
Derrick White▼ | Assists | 5.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 5 | ✓ |
Derrick White▼ | 3PM | 2.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 0% | 5 | ✓ |
Derrick White▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 4 | ✗ |
White's last 5 average of 20.8 PPG directly supports this line. Phoenix's permissive defense (111.16 rating) and White's home splits (17.88 PPG) create favorable conditions, though historical matchups vs. Suns (14.2 PPG) suggest some regression possibility.
| medium |
| CJ McCollum | 6 | 10 | 27% | -12.8% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Jalen Green | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
| Rasheer Fleming | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Collin Gillespie | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
| Devin Booker | 1 | 3 | 11 | 80% | 80% |
Last 5 average of 20.8 PPG exceeds the line. Phoenix's weak defense (-0.961 scoring suppression) and White's home court advantage (17.88 home PPG) support continuation.
Last 5 average of 4.8 APG falls short, though season average is 5.7. Recent trend shows assist numbers settling below 5.5 in recent games despite steady playmaking opportunities.
Last 5 average of 3.2 threes made exceeds typical line, and White's three-point volume is trending upward with improved shot selection.
Season average 4.48 and last 5 average 4.8 both support the over. Home court and consistent 34+ MPG sustain rebound opportunity.