Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 1 | 5 | 75% | +16.7% | low |
| Coby White | 1 | 3 | 0% | -50.0% | low |
| Brandon Ingram | 1 | 3 | 50% | +0.0% | low |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 1 | 2 | 0% |
Haywood Highsmith is struggling in recent action, averaging just 4.7 PPG on the season with a downward trend despite playing 19 MPG in his last five games. Against Boston's elite defense (107 DEF rating), he faces a challenging matchup—historically he's averaged 7.7 PPG in nine games vs. the Celtics, but recent form suggests he'll fall short of that mark. With limited scoring consistency and facing potential defensive pressure from Jayson Tatum (who allows just 13.3% FG when guarding similar players), Highsmith projects as a role player looking for rebounds and efficiency rather than volume scoring.
Jayson Tatum is the primary defender concern, allowing just 13.3% FG efficiency in his matchups. Boston's overall defense (107 DRTG) and three-point suppression (0.185) will limit Highsmith's scoring opportunities in a role-player capacity.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Haywood Highsmith▼ | Points | 8.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 16 | ✗ |
Haywood Highsmith▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | OVER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 4 | ✓ |
Haywood Highsmith▼ | PRA | 13.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 21 | ✗ |
Highsmith's season average is 4.7 PPG with a downward trend. While he's at 7.2 in his last five, his last three games show 5, 6, and 3 points respectively—averaging just 4.7 PPG across that stretch.
Highsmith's downward trend and recent scoring output (5, 6, 3 PPG in last three games) suggest he'll struggle against elite Boston defense. His season average of 4.7 PPG and last-five average of 7.2 bracket expectations below this line, especially against a defensive unit that suppresses scoring efficiency.
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| Scottie Barnes | 1 | 1 | 0% | -50.0% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 1 | 5 | 11 | 67% | 75% |
| Derrick White | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40% | 40% |
| Sam Hauser | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Payton Pritchard | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Neemias Queta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
He's averaging 3.0 RPG in last five games and 3.9 RPG in last ten. Historically vs. Boston he averages 4.3 RPG, suggesting he can reach the over on the boards.
With scoring struggles (4.7 season PPG) and modest assist numbers (1.7 APG season), combining points-rebounds-assists yields limited ceiling. Last three games: 8, 9, and 8 PRA total.