Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | 4 | 19 | 57% | -2.5% | medium |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 4 | 16 | 64% | +11.3% | medium |
| Miles Bridges | 3 | 12 | 56% | -6.2% | medium |
| Paolo Banchero | 3 | 10 | 59% |
Josh Hart returns to Madison Square Garden against Indiana's permissive defense (119.91 rating, -0.554 three suppression). His recent form shows a downward trend in scoring (11.0 PPG last 5 games vs. 11.7 season) but elevated rebounding (9.6 RPG last 5). Hart has historically excelled against the Pacers (13.0 PPG, 9.25 RPG over 16 matchups) and performs better at home (8.1 RPG vs. 6.7 away). With 2 days rest and no back-to-back, expect Hart to focus on his versatile role as a role player contributing across the stat sheet.
Aaron Nesmith (21.3 MPG defender) is the primary assignment, allowing 14 PPG on 50% FG. Indiana's overall defense is sluggish (119.91 rating), but Hart's scoring has been inconsistent recently. The Pacers' -0.554 three suppression helps shut down Hart's perimeter, though his 38% season 3PT% keeps some offensive upside.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Hart▼ | Points | 11.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 33 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | Rebounds | 7.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 50% | 7 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | Assists | 5.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 5 | ✓ |
Josh Hart▼ | 3PM | 1 | UNDER | 64%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 70% | 5 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | Steals | 1.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | — | 80% | 2 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | STL+BLK | 1.4 | UNDER | 61%MEDIUM | — | 70% | 2 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | P+R | 18.5 | UNDER | 59%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 30% | 40 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | P+A | 15.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 50% | 38 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | R+A | 12.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 12 | ✗ |
Josh Hart▼ | PRA | 29.5 | UNDER | 56%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 100% | 45 | ✗ |
Hart's last 5 games average 9.6 RPG with elevated activity. At home (8.1 RPG split vs. 6.7 away), combined with Indiana's weak interior defense and Hart's role uptick on the boards, 7.5 is a soft line. His recent game logs (12 reb vs. GSW, 13 reb vs. LAC, 12 reb vs. OKC) demonstrate consistent glass presence.
| medium |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 2 | 10 | 83% | +32.7% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | 1 | 3 | 5 | 40% | 50% |
| Obi Toppin | 1 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 120% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Aaron Nesmith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jay Huff | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
Hart's last 5 games average 11.0 PPG with a tight 2.83 std dev, suggesting consistent low-volume scoring. Recent game vs. GSW (7 pts) and LAL (8 pts) indicate suppressed offensive production.
Last 5 games average 9.6 RPG; Hart is +1.5 RPG at home (8.1) vs. away splits. Against Indiana's weaker interior, he should exceed 7.5 with elevated activity on the glass.
Last 5 APG dropped to 3.0; even last 10 sits at 4.4. Season average 5.05 is skewed by earlier-season highs. Recent trend suggests Hart's playmaking role has diminished.
Last 5 games: 0.8 3PM; last 10: 1.0 3PM. Hart's recent games show inconsistency (1 game with 2 threes vs. multiple with 0). Projecting 0.9 suggests under 1.0 is reasonable.
Last 5 steals average just 0.4 SPG; last 10 is 0.8. Recent stretch shows Hart not generating consistent defensive activity. Line at 1.5 is well above recent form.
Season mean 1.4; last 5 stocks just 0.4 (steals + blocks combined). While last 10 rebounds to 1.1, recent defensive output is muted. Tight call; slight edge to under.
Points trending down (11.0 L5) while rebounds elevated (9.6 L5) gives roughly 20.6 total. Home boost helps rebounds, but depressed scoring keeps P+R below 18.5 line.
Last 5: 11.0 PPG + 3.0 APG = 14.0. Even with slight home bump, Hart's recent playmaking decline keeps this under 15.5.
Last 5: 9.6 RPG + 3.0 APG = 12.6. Home court (8.1 RPG home split) pushes rebounds higher while assists remain depressed; R+A should clear 12.5.
Last 5 average: 11.0 + 9.6 + 3.0 = 23.6. Even accounting for home boost (~2 rebound advantage), PRA lands ~25-27, below the 29.5 line.