Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | 3 | 12 | 100% | +32.7% | medium |
| Kel'el Ware | 3 | 12 | 64% | -10.2% | medium |
| Micah Potter | 3 | 9 | 63% | -17.3% | medium |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 3 | 7 | 30% |
Goga Bitadze has seen his role significantly diminished over the last 5 games, averaging just 6.6 MPG and 4.6 PPG compared to his season average of 15 MPG and 5.9 PPG. The trend is decidedly downward—last 5 stats are all below season norms across points, rebounds, and steals. Orlando is on a back-to-back (high-volume schedule), which typically limits bench rotation players. OKC's elite defense (107.71 D-rating, -1.76 scoring suppression) and the presence of Chet Holmgren (who has held Bitadze to 16 pts in 7.6 min in prior matchups) will create a tough matchup for a rotation player with reduced opportunity.
Chet Holmgren is the primary defender and has limited Bitadze effectively in prior meetings. OKC's elite defense (107.71 D-rating, -1.76 scoring suppression) combined with Bitadze's reduced role and back-to-back fatigue for Orlando creates a challenging environment for offensive or rebounding volume.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goga Bitadze▼ | Points | 3.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 20% | 0 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 1 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 2/2 | 70% | 1 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | Blocks | 1.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | — | 100% | 0 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | Steals | 0.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | — | 100% | 0 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | P+A | 8.5 | UNDER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 1 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | R+A | 6.5 | UNDER | 66%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 2 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | P+R | 6.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 20% | 1 | ✓ |
Goga Bitadze▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | — | 100% | 0 | ✓ |
Bitadze's last 5 games: 4.6 PPG. Last 10: 4.8 PPG. Both averages are above 3.5, but the recent trend shows he played just 5, 4, 8, 4, and 12 minutes in his last 5 games. Orlando is on a back-to-back, and Bitadze is a rotation player likely to see DNPs or minimal minutes. OKC's strong defense suppression (-1.76) and Holmgren's track record of shutting down Bitadze make the under at -303 odds a sharp play.
| medium |
| Mitchell Robinson | 4 | 7 | 100% | +32.7% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Chet Holmgren | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jared McCain | 1 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
| Ajay Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Isaiah Joe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Bitadze's last 5 games average 4.6 PPG on just 6.6 MPG—well below the 3.5 line expectation. Back-to-back rest and OKC's strong defense suppression suggest continued limited opportunity.
Despite rebounding being a relative strength (season 4.9 RPG, last 5 avg 3.6), reduced minutes to 6.6 MPG last 5 games make 4.5 a tough target. His per-36 rebound rate is solid, but volume is the constraint.
Last 5 games: 1.2 APG on minimal usage. Last 10: 0.8 APG. The line is heavily favored toward under (-244 to -256 odds). Bitadze's low playmaking volume and reduced minutes make assists difficult to hit.
Last 5 games: 0.0 BPG. Last 10: 0.3 BPG. Despite season average of 1.0 BPG, recent form and minimal minutes (6.6 MPG last 5) make 1.5 blocks unlikely.
Last 5 and last 10 games: 0.0 SPG. Season average 0.6 SPG is marginal, and recent drought combined with reduced minutes suggests under is safer.
Points + Assists combined. Last 5: 4.6 PPG + 1.2 APG = 5.8 total. Last 10: 4.8 + 0.8 = 5.6. Well below 8.5 threshold given current minute restrictions.
Rebounds + Assists. Last 5: 3.6 RPG + 1.2 APG = 4.8. Last 10: 3.6 + 0.8 = 4.4. Below 6.5 in both recent windows despite reasonable per-minute rates.
Points + Rebounds. Last 5: 4.6 + 3.6 = 8.2 (likely over), but at 6.6 MPG the variance is high. Last 10: 4.8 + 3.6 = 8.4. Marginal; slight lean under due to minute collapse.
Steals + Blocks combined. Last 5: 0.0 STL + 0.0 BLK = 0.0. Last 10: 0.0 + 0.3 = 0.3. Recent drought in defensive stats and low volume make 1.5 a difficult line.