Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | 3 | 11 | 17% | -29.0% | medium |
| Jayson Tatum | 1 | 7 | 64% | +11.4% | low |
| Kevin Huerter | 3 | 6 | 20% | -25.7% | medium |
| Zach LaVine | 2 | 6 | 17% |
Will Riley has elevated his game significantly over the last 10 games (14.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.3 APG on 30.2 MPG) compared to his season average, displaying stable consistency with expanded minutes. Playing at home tonight where he logs 23.5 MPG seasonally, Riley matches up against Detroit's league-average defense (109.76 rating, -1.29 scoring suppression) with limited wingspanning—key defenders average minimal minutes and have allowed 4 points across limited sample. His recent success vs. DET (15.5 PPG on 19.5 MPG in 2 games) and solid underlying efficiency (43.4% FG, 33.1% 3PT) position him well for another strong outing on a back-to-back where he's been productive.
Detroit's key wing defenders (Ronald Holland II, Kevin Huerter, Javonte Green) have averaged minimal floor time and limited impact in head-to-head samples. With a league-average defensive rating (109.76) and no major scoring suppression, Riley should see favorable looks as a starter on the wing.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Will Riley▼ | Points | 12.5 | OVER | 76%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 21 | ✓ |
Will Riley▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 1/2 | 50% | 3 | ✗ |
Will Riley▼ | Assists | 2 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 2/2 | 50% | 1 | ✗ |
Will Riley▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 1 | ✗ |
Will Riley▼ | STL+BLK | 1 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | — | 80% | 2 | ✗ |
Will Riley▼ | PRA | 19.5 | OVER | 74%HIGH | 1/2 | 50% | 25 | ✓ |
Will Riley▼ | P+A | 14.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 60% | 22 | ✓ |
Riley's last 10 average of 14.4 PPG combined with his recent 13.4 PPG (last 5) and favorable Detroit matchup (109.76 DEF rating, -1.29 suppression) make a modest 12.5 line attractive. While the March 17 blowout (10 min vs DET) introduces variance, his elevated baseline and expanded role suggest he clears this threshold in most scenarios.
| low |
| Ausar Thompson | 3 | 6 | 80% | +34.3% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | 3 | 6 | 2 | 20% | 20% |
| Ausar Thompson | 3 | 6 | 8 | 80% | 80% |
| Tobias Harris | 2 | 5 | 3 | 33% | 33% |
| Ronald Holland II | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Duncan Robinson | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33% | 50% |
Riley averages 13.4 PPG over last 5 games and 14.4 PPG over last 10, with expanded 30.2 MPG minutes. Despite a recent blowout (10 min vs DET on 3/17), his season trajectory and upcoming matchup vs. Detroit's permissive defense (109.76 rating) support an over on a reasonable 12.5 line.
Riley has posted 3.8 RPG last 5 and 3.2 RPG last 10 with elevated minutes. His away splits show 4.7 RPG, but tonight he's at home where recent form (3.8 over last 5) justifies a modest over on 3.5.
Riley averages 2.2 APG last 5 and 2.3 APG last 10 with recent_mean of 2.6. Even accounting for his home/away split showing slightly better performance away, his recent consistency supports a play on an even 2.0 line.
Riley has shot 2.2 3P made last 5 games and 1.7 last 10 on elevated minutes. His recent_mean of 1.8 3PM aligns with an over on 1.5, supported by his improved three-point volume and consistent attempts in recent outings.
Stocks (STL+BLK) average 0.4 last 5 and 0.7 last 10 with high variance (recent_std 0.98). Season mean is 0.72; Riley's defensive production has been inconsistent and doesn't reliably hit 1.0 even with expanded minutes.
Summing recent averages: 13.4 PPG + 3.8 RPG + 2.2 APG = 19.4 over last 5. Riley's recent form and elevated 30.2 MPG support an over on 19.5 in a favorable matchup.
Points + Assists: 13.4 PPG + 2.2 APG = 15.6 over last 5. Riley's recent consistency in both categories on expanded minutes makes this a solid over on a 14.5 line.