Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 4 | 14 | 60% | +7.8% | medium |
| Julius Randle | 3 | 11 | 38% | -14.7% | medium |
| Nikola Jokić | 3 | 10 | 17% | -35.5% | medium |
| Al Horford | 3 | 8 | 50% |
Keldon Johnson is trending downward, averaging just 9.4 PPG over his last 10 games compared to his 12.7 season average, with last 5 games at 11.2 PPG. The Clippers' defense ranks strong (112.71 def rating) with notable three-point suppression (+1.055), and Johnson will likely face Kawhi Leonard, who has held opponents to 58.3% FG on 20.8 minutes of defensive work. Johnson's away PPG (12.06) falls short of the 11.5 line, and his recent volatility (5–20 PPG range) suggests caution on overs.
Kawhi Leonard is the primary defensive assignment, holding opponents to 58.3% FG efficiency. The Clippers' +1.055 three-point suppression directly challenges Johnson's 38.2% three-point shooting, limiting his offensive ceiling.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Keldon Johnson▼ | Points | 11.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 8 | ✓ |
Keldon Johnson▼ | Rebounds | 5.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 5 | ✓ |
Keldon Johnson▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 60% | 0 | ✓ |
Keldon Johnson▼ | PRA | 16.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 13 | ✓ |
Johnson's recent assist totals (0–3, averaging 0.9 last 5) fall consistently short of 1.5. His role is offensive-focused in a rotation position, and road games to defensive-minded opponents typically suppress secondary playmaking. Clippers' pace and defensive setup further limit creation opportunities.
| medium |
| DeMar DeRozan | 3 | 7 | 50% | -2.2% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | 2 | 6 | 4 | 100% | 100% |
| Jordan Miller | 3 | 4 | 10 | 100% | 100% |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Kawhi Leonard | 2 | 3 | 5 | 67% | 83% |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17% | 17% |
Johnson averages 12.06 PPG on the road and 9.4 over last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard's defensive presence and the Clippers' overall defensive rating create a challenging environment for consistent scoring.
Last 5 games average 5.0 RPG, trending below his season 5.6 mark. Reduced minutes (23.0 last 5 vs 23.14 season) and matchup dynamics suggest modest rebound production.
Season assist average is 1.26 with recent mean at 0.9 APG. Recent games show limited playmaking (0–3 assists), well below the 1.5 line in a road matchup.
Combined scoring, rebounds, and assists trends point downward. Recent combined outputs (11–26 range) centered around 15–16, making the 16.5 line a modest lean under.