Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | 3 | 10 | 40% | -2.5% | medium |
| James Harden | 3 | 9 | 33% | -9.2% | medium |
| Jalen Brunson | 3 | 8 | 64% | +12.0% | medium |
| Anfernee Simons | 4 | 8 | 44% |
Ziaire Williams is showing positive momentum in his last five games, averaging 14.8 PPG compared to his season average of 9.7 PPG, though the trend has dipped slightly in the last 10 games (10.6 PPG). Playing at home against Portland's 117.69 defensive rating, Williams has historically thrived in Brooklyn, posting 10.67 PPG at home versus 8.74 PPG on the road. Portland's three-point suppression rate of 88.9% is elite, but their overall defensive vulnerability should allow Williams to find scoring opportunities given his improved recent form and starting role.
Toumani Camara has primary responsibility on Williams and has limited him to just 3 points on 25% FG in 7.2 minutes of prior matchups. However, Jerami Grant's limited availability and Donovan Clingan's minimal playing time suggest Williams should see favorable scoring opportunities otherwise.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ziaire Williams▼ | Points | 11.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 7 | ✗ |
Ziaire Williams▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 100% | 1 | ✓ |
Ziaire Williams▼ | Assists | 1.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 0 | ✗ |
Ziaire Williams▼ | Rebounds | 2.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 1 | ✓ |
Williams' last-5 average of 14.8 PPG significantly exceeds this line, and Brooklyn's home court has been a strength (10.67 PPG average). Portland's weak defensive rating provides opportunity, though Camara's past effectiveness and Portland's three-point suppression present some risk to volume.
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| Jaylen Brown | 4 | 7 | 56% | +7.5% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 2 | 7 | 4 | 33% | 33% |
| Jrue Holiday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Matisse Thybulle | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Toumani Camara | 1 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
| Donovan Clingan | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
Williams averages 14.8 PPG in last 5 games and 10.67 PPG at home. Portland allows 117.69 points per 100 possessions. Recent DET game (23 pts) shows ceiling potential.
Portland's 88.9% three-point suppression rate is elite. Despite Williams' recent uptick (1.8 per game), the defensive matchup presents significant headwinds.
Williams has averaged 2.0 APG in the last 5 games and 1.7 APG in the last 10. Home court typically boosts his assist numbers (1.13 vs 0.87 away).
Recent 10-game average is just 2.0 RPG, below the line. Home mean is 2.88, but recent sample shows lower rebounding activity.