Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 5 | 15 | 53% | -7.6% | medium |
| Derrick White | 2 | 9 | 75% | +3.5% | low |
| Desmond Bane | 2 | 8 | 70% | +13.5% | low |
| Andrew Nembhard | 2 | 8 | 35% |
Kevin Porter Jr. has hit a wall recently, averaging just 10.6 PPG over his last 5 games compared to 17.2 for the season—a concerning 38% drop. However, the last-5 stretch shows high variance (std dev 7.89), and he posted 20 PPG against Cleveland on 2026-02-25 (38 min, 5 steals). Playing at home where he averages 18.2 PPG, KPJ has favorable splits and strong playmaking (7.4 APG at home), though his recent 3PT shooting has cratered (0.4 per game in L5 vs 1.22 season avg). Donovan Mitchell's defense has allowed 15 PPG on 71% FG in limited minutes guarding KPJ, but this sample is tiny and dated.
Donovan Mitchell has limited sample-size data guarding KPJ (7.9 min, 15 PPG allowed on 71% FG), but this is from a single game and not predictive. Cleveland's defense allows 114.87 DRTG with weak scoring suppression (-0.102), offering no particular concern. However, KPJ's recent form slump and three-point drought are the primary headwinds regardless of opponent.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | Points | 17.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 50% | 25 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | Assists | 9.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 10 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 3 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | 3PM | 0.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | — | 60% | 1 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | P+A | 28.5 | UNDER | 64%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 35 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | P+R | 22.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 28 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | R+A | 12.5 | OVER | 66%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 13 | ✓ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | PRA | 32.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 38 | ✗ |
Kevin Porter Jr.▼ | STL+BLK | 2.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | — | 80% | 2 | ✗ |
KPJ's playmaking has cratered in the last 5 games (5.6 APG), a 23% drop from season average. While home games typically boost assists (7.4 APG) and he recorded 10 dimes vs NYK on 2026-02-27, the last four games before that show 2, 4, 5, and 7 assists—all under 9.5. The line assumes season-long consistency that recent data contradicts.
| low |
| Cade Cunningham | 2 | 8 | 33% | -13.2% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | 2 | 6 | 5 | 67% | 83% |
| Dennis Schröder | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Donovan Mitchell | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20% | 20% |
| James Harden | 1 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 100% |
| Keon Ellis | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Last 5 average of 10.6 PPG is well below this line. While home splits (18.2 PPG) and head-to-head history (11 PPG vs CLE) suggest volatility, recent form and shooting slump weigh heavily. The line appears set to season average rather than recent trend.
Last 5 average of 5.6 APG is significantly below 9.5. While season mean is 7.3 and home splits favor him (7.4 APG), recent playmaking has diminished. The 9.5 line overestimates recent output.
Season average 5.27 RPG and last 5 average 6.0 RPG comfortably exceed 3.5. Recent games show 4-8 rebound range consistently. This line is conservative relative to his actual performance.
Last 5 average is just 0.4 3PM. While season average is 1.22, recent 5-game stretch shows only 2 total threes on 12 attempts. Sharp decline in three-point volume and efficiency.
Last 5 PPG (10.6) + APG (5.6) = 16.2, well short of 28.5. Season average would be ~24.5, but recent form collapse in both scoring and playmaking makes this line vulnerable.
Last 5 PPG (10.6) + RPG (6.0) = 16.6, significantly below 22.5. Season average PPG (17.2) + RPG (5.3) = 22.5 exactly, but recent scoring downturn makes this a lean-under given current form.
Last 5 average: RPG (6.0) + APG (5.6) = 11.6, just shy but within range. Season averages 12.6 (5.3 + 7.3). Recent rebound output strong despite playmaking dip; slightly favors over.
Last 5 total: 10.6 PPG + 6.0 RPG + 5.6 APG = 22.2, well below 32.5. Season average is ~29.8. Recent form is clearly depressed; oddsmakers appear to be using season baseline rather than current trend.
Last 5 stocks average 2.4, and last 10 average 3.0. Season mean is 2.7 with low std dev (1.39). Consistent defender; slight over lean despite recent noise.