Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | 4 | 16 | 50% | +2.7% | medium |
| Mikal Bridges | 4 | 14 | 100% | +27.7% | medium |
| Landry Shamet | 3 | 13 | 70% | +2.7% | medium |
| Jalen Suggs | 5 | 13 | 56% |
Norman Powell is in a significant downtrend, averaging just 15.2 PPG over his last 5 games compared to 22.6 for the season. Most concerning: he just returned from injury (cleared 3/16) and played only 9 minutes in his last outing vs. Charlotte on 3/17, scoring 2 points. His away splits are particularly weak (16.2 PPG, 2.5 TOV) compared to his strong home numbers (24.7 PPG), and he's historically struggled vs. the Hornets, averaging 14.7 PPG across 13 matchups. With limited minutes in the recent game and a clear downward trajectory, expect cautious deployment.
Charlotte's defense ranks middle-of-pack (112.55 DEF RTG) but allows minimal three-point shooting (0.327 suppression). Powell's only recent exposure vs. CHA (3/17) yielded 9 minutes and 2 points, signaling either foul trouble, injury precaution, or coach's game plan—all limiting factors. Miles Bridges (primary defender in recent meeting) held Powell to 0.25 FG% in limited matchup time.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norman Powell▼ | Points | 18.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 30% | 17 | ✓ |
Norman Powell▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 90% | 6 | ✗ |
Norman Powell▼ | Assists | 2.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 70% | 3 | ✗ |
Norman Powell▼ | 3PM | 2.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 1 | ✓ |
Norman Powell▼ | Steals | 0.5 | OVER | 62%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 0 | ✗ |
Norman Powell▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | UNDER | 63%MEDIUM | — | 70% | 1 | ✓ |
Norman Powell▼ | P+A | 21.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 40% | 20 | ✓ |
Norman Powell▼ | P+R | 22.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 23 | ✗ |
Norman Powell▼ | PRA | 26.5 | UNDER | 71%HIGH | 2/2 | 70% | 26 | ✓ |
Norman Powell▼ | R+A | 8.5 | UNDER | 64%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 100% | 9 | ✗ |
Powell's recent return (9 min, 2 pts vs. CHA on 3/17) combined with a 7.4-point drop from season average (15.2 last 5 vs. 22.6 season) creates a compelling fade. His away-game PPG (16.2) and head-to-head CHA average (14.7) both sit well below the FanDuel line. With three days rest for both teams but Powell's minutes still ramping post-injury, expect continued caution.
| medium |
| AJ Green | 2 | 9 | 50% | -14.0% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 2 | 7 | 6 | 60% | 60% |
| Sion James | 2 | 4 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
| Kon Knueppel | 2 | 3 | 10 | 80% | 100% |
| Liam McNeeley | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Grant Williams | 1 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
Powell is shooting just 15.2 PPG in his last 5 games, played only 9 minutes vs. Charlotte recently (2 pts), and historically averages 14.7 PPG vs. this opponent. Recent injury return limits upside.
Away rebounding splits show 3.6 RPG but recent 5-game average is 2.8 RPG. Last game vs. CHA: 2 rebounds in 9 minutes indicates limited volume opportunity.
Season away average is 2.2 APG, recent 5-game average 2.6, but with reduced minutes (21.4 last 5) and low usage vs. CHA (2.23 away assist average), projection favors under.
Last 5 games: 1.6 3PM. Season average 2.86, but recent decline and 0 three-pointers in 9 minutes vs. Charlotte indicate reduced volume and efficiency.
Season average 1.2 SPG, recent 5-game average 0.8. Line is low and Powell has shown consistent defensive activity even in limited minutes.
Recent 5-game stocks average 1.2 with minimal blocks (0.4 BPG). Away stocks average just 0.9; reduced minutes limit upside on this line.
Recent form (15.2 PPG) plus away-game weakness (16.2 PPG) and poor CHA history (14.7 PPG vs. opponent) combine to project below this line even accounting for assists.
Last 5: 15.2 PPG + 2.8 RPG = 18.0 combined. Away metrics and recent injury return limit offensive ceiling needed to clear 22.5.
Last 5 composites: 15.2 + 2.8 + 2.6 = 20.6 average. Away splits (16.2 + 3.6 + 2.2 = 22.0) and reduced minutes in recent CHA game strongly suggest under on 26.5.
Recent 5: 2.8 + 2.6 = 5.4 combined. Away splits yield only 3.6 + 2.2 = 5.8. High line not supported by recent trends or CHA matchup history.