Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 4 | 17 | 80% | +36.4% | medium |
| Kyshawn George | 2 | 9 | 57% | -0.7% | low |
| Russell Westbrook | 2 | 9 | 93% | +27.8% | low |
| Stephon Castle | 4 | 9 | 58% |
Bennedict Mathurin is in excellent form, averaging 24.2 PPG over his last 5 games with a stable trend. He's facing a San Antonio defense ranked 111.83 in defensive rating with weak scoring suppression (-0.806), creating a favorable matchup. Historically against the Spurs, Mathurin has underperformed at 12.9 PPG across 8 matchups, but his recent scorching form suggests a bounce-back game at home where he averages 19.4 PPG. With 2 days rest and no back-to-back fatigue, conditions are optimal for an above-season-average output.
Devin Vassell has been the primary defender in previous meetings (6.6 minutes), holding Mathurin to 8 points on 30% FG. However, Mathurin's recent scoring surge and improved shot selection suggest better success against the Spurs' perimeter defense this time.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bennedict Mathurin▼ | Points | 16.5 | OVER | 78%HIGH | 100% | 16 | ✗ |
Bennedict Mathurin▼ | Rebounds | 5.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 80% | 4 | ✗ |
Bennedict Mathurin▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 60% | 3 | ✗ |
Bennedict Mathurin▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 100% | 0 | ✓ |
Mathurin is averaging 24.2 PPG in his last 5 games and 19.2 PPG over last 10. At home he averages 19.4 PPG. San Antonio's defense allows scoring at a -0.806 suppression rate, well below league average.
Mathurin is averaging 6.2 RPG in his last 5 games and 6.0 RPG over last 10, consistently above the 5.5 line. His season home average is 5.96 RPG with minimal variance.
Mathurin's last 5 games (24.2 PPG) represent a dramatic uptick from season average (18.6 PPG), and he faces a bottom-tier defensive team (111.83 rating). At home with full rest, the combination of elite recent form and favorable matchup makes an over-16.5 line a strong play. His historical underperformance vs. San Antonio appears outdated given his current trajectory.
| medium |
| Tari Eason | 3 | 9 | 0% | -43.6% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | 4 | 9 | 8 | 50% | 58% |
| Keldon Johnson | 4 | 6 | 9 | 67% | 75% |
| Julian Champagnie | 4 | 5 | 5 | 50% | 75% |
| Carter Bryant | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Harrison Barnes | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Last 5 games show 1.6 APG average, only slightly above the line. Season-wide he averages 2.26 APG, but recent trend suggests declining assist volume despite high scoring volume.
Recent 5-game average is just 0.6 threes made, well below his season mean of 1.6. Mathurin's 32.5% three-point percentage hasn't translated to volume recently despite increased overall scoring.