Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 4 | 26 | 48% | -10.2% | medium |
| Evan Mobley | 3 | 22 | 65% | +9.8% | medium |
| Paolo Banchero | 3 | 22 | 35% | -14.9% | medium |
| Jalen Johnson | 4 | 21 | 75% |
Barnes is still logging big minutes at 34.3 per game, and his season profile remains strong with 18.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.6 blocks. The concern is recent form: over the last 5 games he has dropped to 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, with the trend marked down. Against Chicago, the matchup is not especially restrictive by the data given, but his head-to-head averages of 15.75 points, 7.1875 rebounds, and 5.1875 assists suggest a solid all-around baseline rather than a spike spot.
No specific defender matchup data is provided, so the key read is team-level only. Chicago’s defense context shows a 120.09 defensive rating and 100 pace, with scoring suppression of 1.101 and three-point suppression of 1.172, which points to a modestly tougher scoring environment.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scottie Barnes▼ | Points | 17.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 18 | ✗ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | Rebounds | 7.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 90% | 7 | ✓ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | Assists | 5.5 | UNDER | 57%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 3 | ✓ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | 3PM | 0.5 | OVER | 55%MEDIUM | — | 60% | 1 | ✓ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | Steals | 1.5 | OVER | 54%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% | 1 | ✗ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | Blocks | 1.5 | OVER | 60%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 30% | 0 | ✗ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | PRA | 30.5 | UNDER | 59%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 80% | 28 | ✓ |
Scottie Barnes▼ | P+R | 24.5 | UNDER | 56%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 90% | 25 | ✗ |
This is the cleanest angle off the data because Barnes is at 7.9 rebounds for the season but only 6.2 over the last 5 and 4.8 over the last 10. Even with strong minutes, the recent rebounding trend is well below the line.
| medium |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 4 | 19 | 42% | -11.3% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | 2 | 6 | 5 | 67% | 67% |
| Matas Buzelis | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Patrick Williams | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jalen Smith | 2 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 150% |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
His last 5 games sit at 15.6 points, below the 17.5 line, and his season mean of 18.66 is only modestly above it. The recent downtrend adds caution even with strong minutes.
Barnes is averaging 7.9 rebounds for the season, but only 6.2 over the last 5 and 4.8 over the last 10. That recent drop makes 7.5 feel a bit high.
His season average is 5.35 assists, but the last 5 are down to 4.6 and the last 10 to 4.0. The 5.5 number sits above his recent output.
He averages 0.89 made threes on the season and 0.9 over the last 10, so one make is still reachable. The volume is modest, but the line is low.
Barnes averages 1.4 steals on the season and 1.7 over the last 10, with strong stocks production overall. The 1.5 line is close to his recent form.
He averages 1.6 blocks per game on the season and 1.5 over the last 10, which supports an over lean. His defensive production remains one of his steadiest fantasy drivers.
His season points-rebounds-assists profile supports a big ceiling, but recent form is weaker at 15.6/6.2/4.6 over the last 5. That recent production is short of a 30.5 PRA line.
Barnes averages 26.56 points plus rebounds on the season, but his last 5 in those categories are only 21.8 combined. The recent dip makes the under playable.