Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toumani Camara | 4 | 19 | 35% | -25.2% | medium |
| Jaden McDaniels | 3 | 15 | 57% | -8.5% | medium |
| Devin Vassell | 3 | 14 | 60% | -15.2% | medium |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 2 | 12 | 35% |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters this matchup against Orlando with a concerning 25.6 PPG over his last 5 games, down from 31.6 season average and marked by a brutal 12-minute, 11-point outing just two games ago (3/17 vs ORL). However, his assist production has surged to 8.0 APG over the last 5 and 8.4 APG over the last 10, suggesting a shift toward playmaking. Against Orlando specifically, SGA averages 26.2 PPG across 10 career matchups with a more recent 20 PPG performance on 2/3. The Magic's defense ranks 114.06 in efficiency with a -0.289 scoring suppression rate, offering mild resistance but not elite lockdown capability.
Jalen Suggs has been the primary defender on SGA in recent meetings (10 min), allowing 22 points on 58% FG. Orlando's overall defense (114.06 DRTG, -0.289 scoring suppression) is below-average, offering minimal rim protection. However, SGA's 12-minute, 11-point performance vs ORL on 3/17 (just 2 games ago) indicates either minutes management or defensive intensity variance.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | Points | 35.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 90% | 40 | ✗ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | Assists | 6.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 2/2 | 70% | 2 | ✗ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 5 | ✓ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | Steals | 1.5 | OVER | 58%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 4 | ✓ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | Blocks | 0.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 0 | ✗ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | 3PM | 2.5 | UNDER | 71%HIGH | 1/2 | 90% | 3 | ✗ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | P+A | 39.5 | UNDER | 64%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 42 | ✗ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | R+A | 11.5 | OVER | 66%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 7 | ✗ |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander▼ | P+R | 37.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 45 | ✗ |
SGA's last 5 games average 8.0 APG and last 10 shows 8.4 APG—a clear, sustained uptrend in playmaking volume. Recent game logs confirm double-digit assist performances (13 on 2/1, 15 on 3/9, 10 on 3/15). The 6.5 line sits comfortably below this recent baseline, and the shift toward ball-movement role is durable. Pair with Rebounds OVER 4.5 for a complementary 2-leg combo.
| low |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 2 | 12 | 31% | -30.2% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | 2 | 9 | 7 | 33% | 42% |
| Jalen Suggs | 2 | 5 | 15 | 75% | 94% |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25% | 25% |
| Paolo Banchero | 2 | 2 | 8 | 80% | 80% |
| Jett Howard | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Recent downturn to 25.6 PPG (last 5) and subpar 20 PPG vs Orlando on 2/3 suggest elevated lines at 35.5–36.5 are optimistic. Season average of 31.6 anchors true expectation closer to 30–32 range.
Last 5 average 8.0 APG and last 10 shows 8.4 APG—clear uptrend in playmaking role. Recent game logs (2/1: 13 AST, 3/9: 15 AST) confirm elevated assist volume. Line of 6.5 sits well below recent form.
Last 5 average 4.8 RPG and last 10 shows 4.4 RPG. Recent games include 6 (3/12 vs BOS) and 9 (3/9 vs DEN). Home-court splits show 4.94 RPG at home, though this is away. Edge exists at 4.5.
Last 10 average 1.8 SPG and last 5 holds 1.4 SPG. Recent games show volatility (4 on 3/1, 1 on 3/7) but season mean is 1.4. Slight lean OVER but moderate confidence given variance.
Last 5 average 1.2 BPG and last 10 shows 0.9 BPG. Recent games include 3 (3/12), 1 (3/15, 3/9, 3/7), demonstrating elevated defensive activity. Line at 0.5 is conservative vs recent form.
Season 1.73 3PM, last 5 shows 1.6, and last 10 drops to 1.2. Recent Orlando matchup (2/3) featured just 1 three. Line at 2.5 is inflated; expect 1–2 makes.
Points (35.5 DK line) + Assists (8.0 last 5 avg) = ~43.5 theoretical, but downtrend in PPG (25.6 last 5) pulls projection toward 33.5–35 points. 39.5 line assumes heavier scoring than recent form justifies.
Rebounds (4.9 last 5) + Assists (8.0 last 5) = 12.9 theoretical. Even with conservative 30 PPG, 4.5 RPG + 8.0 APG = 12.5. Line at 11.5 sits below recent assist-rebound pairing.
Points downturn to 25.6 (last 5) + Rebounds at 4.8 = ~30.4. Line of 37.5 assumes points bounce back to 32+; recent trajectory does not support that level.