Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | 3 | 9 | 0% | -50.0% | medium |
| Tyrese Maxey | 3 | 7 | 75% | +0.0% | medium |
| Jalen Brunson | 2 | 7 | 14% | -35.7% | low |
| Franz Wagner | 3 | 5 | 67% |
Josh Minott is riding an upward trend with 9.4 PPG over his last 5 games, including a 24-point explosion against Atlanta on March 12. Playing at home in Brooklyn, he benefits from a 1.19 AST average at Barclays versus 0.6 on the road, though his rebounding has dipped to 1.7 RPG recently from a 3.24 season average. Portland's defense ranks 117.69 in efficiency with notable three-point suppression (88.9%), but Minott's 41.5% three-point shooting and starting role give him upside in a home game.
Portland's perimeter-focused defense allows opposing PFs reasonable spacing; Minott projects defender assignments including Toumani Camara (allowed 8 pts in 2.1 min in prior meetings) and Jerami Grant. The Trail Blazers are on a back-to-back (1 day rest) which may limit defensive intensity.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Minott▼ | Points | 10.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 40% |
Josh Minott▼ | Rebounds | 2.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% |
Josh Minott▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 75%HIGH | — | 100% |
Recent 5-game average of 9.4 PPG combined with home court advantage (5.86 home mean) and Portland's middling defense creates scoring opportunity. Last game vs PHI showed 14 points in 22 minutes.
Minott's 9.4 PPG over 5 games combined with home court advantage (5.86 home mean vs 6.5 away mean) and a starting role position him to clear double digits. Portland's 117.69 defensive rating is middle-of-pack, and Minott's recent 24-point and 14-point games show upside potential in this matchup.
| medium |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 2 | 5 | 0% | -50.0% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidy Cissoko | 1 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Toumani Camara | 1 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
| Kris Murray | 1 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Deni Avdija | 1 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
| Chris Youngblood | 1 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
Recent form shows 1.7 RPG average over last 5 games, well below the season 3.24 mark. Minott's rebounding has declined significantly despite consistent minutes.
Last 5 games average just 0.4 AST despite 16.6 MPG. Even home court boost (1.19 home mean) struggles to justify over this line given recent production.