Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 4 | 10 | 88% | +33.5% | medium |
| Reed Sheppard | 3 | 9 | 138% | +58.5% | medium |
| Collin Sexton | 4 | 8 | 75% | +8.5% | medium |
| Austin Reaves | 3 | 8 | 85% |
Jose Alvarado is in a difficult spot: his last 5 games show just 1.6 PPG on 11.6 MPG—well below his season average of 7.2 PPG on 20.3 MPG. However, his assist rate has held steady (3.4 APG last 5), and he's home against Indiana, where he historically performs better (4.7 PPG at home vs. 6.4 away). Against Indiana specifically, Alvarado has averaged 4.7 PPG and 2.7 APG over 9 games, with a recent meeting on 3/13 yielding just 0 points in 13 minutes. The Pacers' defense is porous (119.91 DEFRTG, +6.9% scoring suppression), but Alvarado's dramatic recent scoring collapse and reduced minutes—especially in a backup role—make volume-dependent props risky.
T.J. McConnell, Tyrese Haliburton, and Andrew Nembhard have limited Alvarado in recent matchups; McConnell held him to 0.5 PPG per 60 min, though Haliburton allowed 1.5 PPG per 60. Indiana's league-worst DEFRTG (119.91) is neutralized by Alvarado's current role compression and shooting drought—no specific defender is the issue; it's his diminished usage.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jose Alvarado▼ | Points | 17.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | 100% | 16 | ✓ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | Assists | 8.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 100% | 10 | ✗ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 90% | 2 | ✓ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | 3PM | 4.5 | UNDER | 78%HIGH | 100% | 4 | ✓ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | STL+BLK | 2 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 100% | 2 | ✗ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | P+A | 25.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 100% | 26 | ✗ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | P+R | 18.5 | UNDER | 71%HIGH | 100% | 18 | ✓ |
Jose Alvarado▼ | R+A | 10.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | 100% | 12 | ✗ |
Alvarado's last 5 games average 1.6 PPG on just 11.6 MPG—a dramatic 78% drop from his season 7.2 PPG mark. Even accounting for increased home minutes, his recent shooting form (2-of-12 FG last 5) and reduced role make 17.5 an outlier. FanDuel's line assumes near-season-average output; recent production does not justify it. UNDER is the clear edge.
| medium |
| Ajay Mitchell | 3 | 8 | 0% | -41.5% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | 3 | 5 | 6 | 60% | 60% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 3 | 3 | 6 | 75% | 75% |
| Ben Sheppard | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Quenton Jackson | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Aaron Nesmith | 3 | 2 | 3 | 50% | 75% |
Alvarado is averaging just 1.6 PPG over last 5 games on 11.6 MPG. Even projecting to full season 20.3 MPG, that's only ~2.8 PPG. Line assumes elevated scoring; recent form and reduced role suggest significant underperformance.
Last 5 shows 3.4 APG on 11.6 MPG; scaling to 20.3 MPG yields ~6.0 APG. Season average is 3.28 assists, and recent role diminishment makes an 8.5 line ambitious despite his assist stability.
Last 5 average is 0.8 RPG on 11.6 MPG; scaled to 20.3 MPG projects ~1.4 RPG. Season mean is 2.52, but recent collapse and reduced minutes suggest underperformance vs. a 3.5 projection.
Last 5 shows 0.0 FG3M on 0.0 FG3A. Last 10 is 0.1 FG3M. Alvarado is in a severe shooting slump; 4.5 threes is far too optimistic. Line appears mispriced.
Last 5 stocks (STL+BLK) average 0.4 on 11.6 MPG; scaled projects ~0.7. Season mean is 1.05; recent form shows significant decline in defensive activity.
Points + Assists last 5 = 1.6 + 3.4 = 5.0 per game on 11.6 MPG. Scaled to 20.3 MPG projects ~8.8. Even season average (7.2 + 3.3 = 10.5) is well short of 25.5.
Points + Rebounds last 5 = 1.6 + 0.8 = 2.4 on 11.6 MPG; scaled projects ~4.2. Season average is 7.2 + 2.52 = 9.72. Recent scoring and rebounding collapse makes 18.5 unrealistic.
Rebounds + Assists last 5 = 0.8 + 3.4 = 4.2 on 11.6 MPG; scaled projects ~7.4. Season combo is 2.52 + 3.28 = 5.8. Last 5 form does not support 10.5.