Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | 3 | 17 | 43% | -15.0% | medium |
| Mikal Bridges | 4 | 16 | 59% | +8.0% | medium |
| Pelle Larsson | 4 | 14 | 50% | -3.9% | medium |
| Aaron Nesmith | 3 | 14 | 56% |
Desmond Bane had an uncharacteristically poor performance against OKC on 3/17 (5 pts in 10 min), but that was likely a minutes management issue rather than defensive dominance. Over his last 20 games he's averaged 22.6 PPG at home with elite efficiency (48.7% FG, 92.3% FT), and the Magic are on a B2B favoring increased volume. However, Luguentz Dort has held opponents to just 3 PPG on 12.5% FG when guarding Bane (21.1 min sample), and OKC's defense allows -1.8 PPG below average. The recent trend shows a decline from 22.6 PPG (last 20) to 20.2 PPG (last 5), creating conflicting signals.
Luguentz Dort is the primary concern—he's allowed just 3 PPG on 12.5% FG against Bane in 21.1 minutes. However, Dort's usage is limited; Jalen Williams (15.5 min) allowed 22 PPG on 60% FG, suggesting Bane can exploit secondary defenders. OKC's overall defense rates 107.71, below league average, but their three-point suppression (+0.88) may suppress his 3PM volume slightly.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Desmond Bane▼ | Points | 19.5 | OVER | 62%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 16 | ✗ |
Desmond Bane▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 3 | ✓ |
Desmond Bane▼ | Assists | 3.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 80% | 1 | ✗ |
Desmond Bane▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | OVER | 55%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 4 | ✓ |
Desmond Bane▼ | Steals | 1.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 1 | ✓ |
Desmond Bane▼ | Blocks | 0.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | — | 90% | 0 | ✓ |
Desmond Bane▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | — | 20% | 1 | ✗ |
Desmond Bane▼ | P+A | 23.5 | OVER | 66%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 70% | 17 | ✗ |
Desmond Bane▼ | P+R | 22.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 19 | ✓ |
Bane's assist trend is solidly positive (4.8 last 10, 5.1 recent mean), and B2B games correlate with 5.2 APG. The 3.5 line is modest for a starting SG in Orlando's system. Home splits (3.9 APG) and recent heavy playmaking load make this the most reliable prop on the slate.
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| Tre Johnson | 4 | 13 | 20% | -28.3% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Ajay Mitchell | 1 | 3 | 5 | 100% | 100% |
| Alex Caruso | 2 | 3 | 4 | 50% | 50% |
| Cason Wallace | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Isaiah Joe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Home court advantage (22.6 PPG at home vs 18.9 away) and B2B context (19.5 PPG average) support modest output, but Dort's elite defense (3 PPG allowed) and recent downward trend to 20.2 PPG (last 5) create uncertainty. Sportsbook line of 19.5 is conservative; expect him to clear this floor.
Season average is 4.1 RPG with low variance (std 2.0). Last 5 games show only 2.8 RPG, and B2B games correlate with 3.5 RPG. Limited upside for a guard in this matchup.
Assists trend positively: 4.2 APG (last 5), 4.8 APG (last 10), 3.9 APG (season). Recent mean of 5.1 APG and B2B context (5.2 APG) suggest he'll exceed this modest line. Home splits also favor playmaking (3.9 APG).
Season 3PM average is 2.0 per game. Last 5 dipped to 1.8, but home splits show 2.6 3PM—well above the line. OKC allows +0.88 three-point suppression, but Bane's volume at home (2.6) should push him over 1.5.
Season SPG is 1.0, last 5 average 1.0 SPG. Even though away splits show 1.6 SPG, home splits drop to 1.3. This is a marginal volume stat for a guard; expect him to stay below 1.5.
Season BPG is just 0.5, last 5 shows 0.2 BPG, and last 10 only 0.1 BPG. Minimal shot-blocking volume makes this an easy under.
Combined STL+BLK: season 1.48, last 5 1.2, but away splits show 2.1 stocks and B2B context favors 1.8. Recent data slightly soft, but upside exists; slight lean over.
Points + Assists projection: 20.2 PPG (last 5) + 4.2 APG = 24.4 projected. Recent mean of 23 PPG and 5.1 APG (recent) both support crossing 23.5. Home court and B2B boost this combo.
Points + Rebounds: 20.2 PPG + 2.8 RPG (last 5) = 23.0. Rebounding has trended down recently (2.8 last 5 vs 3.5 season), and B2B correlation shows 3.5 RPG. Close call, but slight lean under due to weak rebound trend.