Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 4 | 10 | 59% | +9.0% | medium |
| Kawhi Leonard | 2 | 10 | 60% | +4.5% | low |
| Aaron Gordon | 3 | 10 | 40% | -5.5% | medium |
| Jamal Murray | 4 | 9 | 68% |
Jrue Holiday's recent form has been volatile, with his last 5 games averaging just 13.2 PPG, but he's shown high-end scoring upside with a 35-point game earlier this month. He faces an Indiana defense that ranks 29th in defensive rating (119.91) and has historically struggled against him, as he averages 20.4 PPG in 17 career matchups. The Pacers are on a back-to-back, which could further compromise their defensive effort, and Holiday's recent minutes (30.2 MPG last 10) provide a solid floor for production.
Holiday will see primary defense from Andrew Nembhard (14.6 MPG matchup, 17 pts allowed) and Aaron Nesmith (11.0 MPG, 19 pts allowed). Both have allowed efficient scoring, with Nesmith allowing 53.8% FG. The Pacers' overall poor defense and back-to-back fatigue create a favorable environment.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jrue Holiday▼ | Points | 15.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 15 | ✗ |
Jrue Holiday▼ | Assists | 5.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 8 | ✓ |
Jrue Holiday▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | OVER | 75%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 3 | ✗ |
Jrue Holiday▼ | 3PM | 2.5 | OVER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 4 | ✓ |
Jrue Holiday▼ | PRA | 26.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 26 | ✗ |
Jrue Holiday▼ | P+A | 21.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 23 | ✓ |
Holiday's 20.4 PPG career average against Indiana is his highest against any opponent, and the Pacers own the league's 29th-ranked defense. Despite a recent cold stretch, the matchup and historical dominance are too compelling to ignore, especially with Portland playing on two days' rest.
| medium |
| Kon Knueppel | 2 | 9 | 50% | -12.2% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | 2 | 6 | 9 | 50% | 56% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 1 | 3 | 5 | 50% | 63% |
| Pascal Siakam | 1 | 3 | 4 | 29% | 29% |
| Jarace Walker | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Ben Sheppard | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Holiday averages 20.4 PPG vs. Indiana historically, and the Pacers' 119.91 defensive rating is exploitable. His recent scoring dip is offset by this elite matchup.
He averages 7.6 APG vs. Indiana and 6.0 APG on the road this season. The Pacers' fast pace (100) should create more playmaking opportunities.
He averages 5.5 RPG vs. Indiana and 5.3 RPG on the road. He's cleared 4.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 games.
He averages 2.7 3PM over his last 10 games and faces a Pacers defense with a -0.554 three-point suppression rating, indicating they allow above-average makes.
His season PRA average is 27.1, and he's exceeded 26.5 in 6 of his last 10 games. The favorable matchup and road splits support another strong combined effort.
He averages 28.0 P+A vs. Indiana historically. His recent P+A average is 23.8 over the last 10 games, well above this line.