Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 3 | 12 | 56% | -35.2% | medium |
| Jalen Duren | 3 | 10 | 67% | -12.9% | medium |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 3 | 7 | 50% | -29.6% | medium |
| Day'Ron Sharpe | 2 | 6 | 75% |
Jericho Sims has seen increased playing time over the last 10 games (23.7 MPG vs. 18.1 season average), translating to modest scoring and rebounding gains. However, his matchup history vs. Cleveland is concerning—he averages just 1.9 PPG and 4.1 RPG across 10 prior meetings, with limited impact in 13.7 MPG. Jarrett Allen, who defends most opposing centers, has allowed 29 points on 68% FG in matchups tracked, though Sims' role is more limited. With no back-to-back fatigue and stable defensive metrics from Cleveland (114.87 DRtg), Sims projects for modest line utility.
Jarrett Allen is the primary defender and has allowed 29 points on 68% FG in tracked matchups, but Sims plays a much more limited role (13.7 MPG vs. CLE historically) than other opposing centers. The Cavaliers' 114.87 DRtg and -0.102 scoring suppression rate are league-neutral, offering no special advantage for a role player like Sims.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jericho Sims▼ | Points | 5.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 50% | 4 | ✓ |
Jericho Sims▼ | Rebounds | 6 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 6 | ✗ |
Jericho Sims▼ | Assists | 1.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 0 | ✗ |
Jericho Sims▼ | STL+BLK | 0.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | — | 80% | 0 | ✓ |
Jericho Sims▼ | PRA | 13.5 | UNDER | 66%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 10 | ✓ |
Jericho Sims▼ | P+R | 11.5 | UNDER | 64%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 10 | ✓ |
Sims' season average (4.2 PPG) and stark 10-game head-to-head history vs. Cleveland (1.9 PPG in 13.7 MPG) outweigh the recent 5-game uptick to 6.4 PPG. The Feb 25 home game vs. CLE (11 points) was a statistical outlier; typical matchups yield 2-4 points. With no injury concern and stable minutes expected, the under is the safer play despite modest confidence due to role volatility.
| low |
| Jarrett Allen | 3 | 6 | 80% | +0.4% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | 3 | 6 | 10 | 80% | 80% |
| Evan Mobley | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17% | 17% |
| Thomas Bryant | 3 | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Dean Wade | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Sam Merrill | 3 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 125% |
Recent 5-game PPG (6.4) inflated by one 10-point outing. Head-to-head vs. CLE shows just 1.9 PPG average across 10 games. Last meeting (2/25) was an outlier at 11 points; typical vs. this opponent is 2-4 PPG.
Last 5 games: 4.2 RPG; last 10: 6.4 RPG. Season home split (7.8) higher, but vs. CLE historically averages just 4.1 RPG in 13.7 MPG. Trend is downward from early-season peaks.
Last 10 games: 1.8 APG; last 20: 1.9 APG. Home splits favor this (2.5 APG at home vs. 1.1 away). Recent games show consistent 1-3 assist range with increased ball movement in starting role.
Last 5: 0.4 stocks; season: 0.45 stocks. Last 5 games show 0 blocks consistently and minimal steal upside. Variance is high (std 0.69 season, 0.64 recent) making this a low-confidence play.
Combining PPG (5.5 proj), RPG (6.0 proj), APG (1.5 proj) yields ~13.0 baseline. vs. CLE history (1.9 PPG + 4.1 RPG + 0.8 APG = 6.8 total in limited minutes) suggests significant headwind in this specific matchup.
Recent P+R average: ~10.6 (last 10). Home game favorable (4.22 PPG + 5.44 RPG home splits), but CLE matchup history pulls down expectation. Sims' role remains role-dependent; consistency is limited.