Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | 1 | 6 | 75% | +8.8% | low |
| Jaden McDaniels | 1 | 5 | 50% | +8.8% | low |
| Chet Holmgren | 1 | 5 | 50% | -7.9% | low |
| Taylor Hendricks | 1 | 5 | 67% |
Jayson Tatum is trending upward with 22 PPG over his last 10 games and 19 PPG over his last 5, while maintaining elite rebounding (8.4 RPG) and playmaking (5.2 APG). The Suns' defense rates 111.16, allowing opponents to score efficiently, and Tatum has historically dominated this matchup, averaging 23.1 PPG across 8 games. Playing at home with 2 days rest, Tatum should see increased opportunities against Phoenix's primary defender Devin Booker, who allowed 8 points on 27% FG in limited matchup time.
Devin Booker is the primary defender but surrendered only 8 points on 27% FG in 6 minutes of matchup time—a small sample suggesting Tatum will likely face multiple Suns defenders. Phoenix's overall 111.16 defensive rating indicates systemic vulnerability that Tatum should exploit.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum▼ | Points | 23.5 | OVER | 78%HIGH | 1/2 | 20% | 21 | ✗ |
Jayson Tatum▼ | Rebounds | 8.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 40% | 7 | ✗ |
Jayson Tatum▼ | PRA | 37.5 | OVER | 75%HIGH | 1/2 | 20% | 32 | ✗ |
Tatum has averaged 23.1 PPG against Phoenix historically and is trending upward with 22 PPG in his last 10 games. The Suns' porous defense (111.16 rating) and home court advantage for Boston make this a strong lean, especially with limited defensive intensity from Booker in prior matchups.
| low |
| Will Riley | 1 | 4 | 0% | -41.2% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O'Neale | 1 | 4 | 3 | 50% | 75% |
| Devin Booker | 1 | 2 | 2 | 33% | 33% |
| Jordan Goodwin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Rasheer Fleming | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Haywood Highsmith | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Tatum averages 23.1 PPG vs Phoenix and 22 PPG over his last 10 games. The Suns' defense (111.16 rating) is porous, and Booker's primary defense saw Tatum shoot just 27% in limited minutes—suggesting better matchups await.
Tatum has been consistent at 8.4-8.5 RPG this season and over his last 5 games, with recent performances of 14, 5, 3, 12, and 8 boards showing he can exceed this line on volume nights.
With 19 PPG, 8.4 RPG, and 5.2 APG over his last 5, Tatum's combined total sits around 32.6. Against a weak Suns defense, escalated playmaking and scoring push him comfortably over 37.5.