Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | 4 | 16 | 50% | +2.7% | medium |
| Mikal Bridges | 4 | 14 | 100% | +27.7% | medium |
| Landry Shamet | 3 | 13 | 70% | +2.7% | medium |
| Jalen Suggs | 5 | 13 | 56% |
Norman Powell is in a larger offensive role with Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Terry Rozier all out, and his season scoring average sits at 22.4 PPG across 30.2 MPG. That said, his last 5 games have dipped to 17.2 PPG and 27.0 MPG, and his recent logs show more volatility than his season line suggests. The matchup data is mixed: Houston plays at a 100 pace with a 109.7 defensive rating, but Powell has averaged only 15.214285714285714 PPG in 14 games vs this opponent. With the book's current numbers, the best look is to lean under on scoring and assists, while rebounds has the clearest value angle.
No specific defender matchup data beyond the listed key defenders, and the opponent context is generally moderate with a 109.7 defensive rating and 100 pace. Powell's 14-game history vs Houston is notably lower at 15.214285714285714 PPG, which is the strongest matchup note in the data.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norman Powell▼ | Points | 21.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 70% |
Norman Powell▼ | Rebounds | 3.5 | OVER | 67%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 30% |
Norman Powell▼ | Assists | 2.5 | UNDER | 66%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 50% |
Norman Powell▼ | 3PM | 2.5 | OVER | 52%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 40% |
Norman Powell▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | — | 60% |
Norman Powell▼ | Turnovers | 2 | OVER | 55%MEDIUM | — | 30% |
Norman Powell▼ | P+A | 23.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% |
This is the cleanest value spot in the data because his season average is 3.7 RPG, his away average is 3.9 RPG, and the value_props table shows a positive edge on the 3.5 line. It is less sensitive to scoring volatility than his points prop and better aligned with his baseline than the current recent dip.
| medium |
| AJ Green | 2 | 9 | 50% | -14.0% | low |
His season mean is 22.4 PPG, but his last 5 are down to 17.2 and he has averaged 15.214285714285714 PPG in 14 games vs this opponent. The current line is above his recent production and the matchup profile does not add enough upside to justify the over.
Powell's season average is 3.7 RPG and his away average is 3.9 RPG, with value_props showing a positive edge on 3.5 rebounds. Even with variance, the line is right in his range and the projected role from teammate absences supports steady minutes.
He averages 2.6 APG for the season but only 2.2 APG over the last 5, and his recent usage has not translated into playmaking growth. The under is also supported by the value data and his opponent history of just 2 APG in 14 games.
Powell averages 2.78 made threes per game on the season and 2.2 over the last 5, so the volume is there even with some regression risk. This is a thinner play than the counting stats, but the line sits close to his baseline.
His season stocks average is 1.41 and his last 5 are only 1.0, which sits just below the meaningful threshold. With a volatile recent range and no clear defensive spike in the data, the under is slightly preferred.
He has averaged 2.1 turnovers over the last 10 and last 20, and his season topg sits at 2.0. That makes the over viable, though the confidence is modest because recent game logs still show some low-turnover outings.
Powell's season P+A is 25.0 and last-5 form is 19.4 P+A, but the assist component has stayed muted. With his scoring already projecting closer to the low 20s and his assists under pressure, the under is the safer side on the combo.