Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 3 | 10 | 33% | -12.4% | medium |
| Derik Queen | 3 | 8 | 67% | +21.0% | medium |
| Keegan Murray | 2 | 6 | 29% | -17.1% | low |
| Chaney Johnson | 2 | 6 | 100% |
Kris Murray's role has been inconsistent recently, with his minutes dropping to just 14.6 MPG over his last five games after averaging 22.6 MPG in his last 20. While he showed flashes with 14 points against Brooklyn on March 16, he followed that with three straight games of minimal production. The Pacers' fast pace (100) and poor defense (119.91 rating) could provide opportunities, but Murray's recent usage decline makes him a risky proposition. His season averages of 5.9 points and 3.8 rebounds reflect his limited offensive role in Portland's rotation.
The Pacers have three defenders who have matched up with Murray for minimal minutes: T.J. McConnell (1.5 minutes, 2 points allowed), Kobe Brown (1.4 minutes, 0 points), and Jarace Walker (1.2 minutes, 3 points). Indiana's poor defensive rating (119.91) suggests opportunities, but Murray's limited role reduces his exposure.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kris Murray▼ | Points | 5.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 8 | ✗ |
Kris Murray▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 4 | ✗ |
Kris Murray▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 2/2 | 80% | 4 | ✗ |
Kris Murray▼ | 3PM | 0.5 | UNDER | 55%MEDIUM | — | 70% | 2 | ✗ |
Kris Murray▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | — | 60% | 0 | ✓ |
Murray's minutes have cratered to 14.6 MPG in his last five, and he's scored 3 points or fewer in three of his last four games. His career averages against Indiana (2.7 PPG in 13.7 MPG) show limited success. With his role shrinking, expecting him to exceed his season average seems optimistic.
| low |
| Jalen Williams | 2 | 6 | 50% | +4.3% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Slawson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Aaron Nesmith | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
| Pascal Siakam | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Kobe Brown | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jarace Walker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 50% | 75% |
Murray averages 5.9 PPG season-long but just 3.4 PPG in his last five with reduced minutes. He scored only 3 points in 17 minutes against Indiana on March 8.
His rebounding has dropped to 2.6 RPG in his last five games, and he averages just 2.7 RPG in three career games against Indiana.
Murray averages only 1.1 APG season-long and just 0.6 APG in his last five. He has zero assists in three career games against the Pacers.
He averages 0.6 3PM in his last five but shoots just 26.6% from deep season-long. The Pacers allow below-average three-point shooting (-0.554 suppression).
His stocks have declined to 0.6 in his last five games (0.4 SPG, 0.2 BPG) from a season average of 1.4, correlating with his minutes reduction.