Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 4 | 20 | 50% | -1.5% | medium |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 2 | 19 | 57% | +1.8% | low |
| Luka Dončić | 2 | 18 | 57% | -1.5% | low |
| Brandin Podziemski | 4 | 15 | 50% |
Christian Braun is in solid form, with his last 5 scoring at 16.4 PPG versus a season mark of 11.6, while his last 10 and last 20 remain elevated at 13.8 and 13.4. He’s also playing heavy minutes, sitting at 32.0 MPG for the season and 33.9 MPG over the last 10, which keeps his floor intact for rebounds and assists. The best value in the data is still on his points under 11.5, because the season baseline is much lower than the recent surge and the value model shows clear under edge. His assist and rebound props are more balanced, but the combo markets carry extra variance and should be treated more cautiously.
Portland’s defense is listed with a 117.19 defensive rating, a 100 pace, and a 0.424 scoring suppression mark. No specific defender matchup data is available beyond the listed key defenders, so the main note is that Braun’s scoring comes against a defense that is not an easy suppressor by the provided numbers.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Christian Braun▼ | Points | 11.5 | UNDER | 69%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 15 | ✗ |
Christian Braun▼ | Assists | 2.5 | OVER | 63%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 2 | ✗ |
Christian Braun▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | OVER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 6 | ✓ |
Christian Braun▼ | 3PM | 1.5 | UNDER | 66%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 1 | ✓ |
Christian Braun▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | UNDER | 61%MEDIUM | — | 80% | 0 | ✓ |
Christian Braun▼ | PRA | 18.5 | OVER | 55%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 23 | ✓ |
This is the cleanest +EV angle in the data: the model gives the under an 8.3% edge at BetMGM and 15.5 EV per 100, with similar support across other books at 11.5. Braun’s season average is 11.6 PPG, but the recent 16.4 PPG run is likely to cool relative to the longer sample.
| medium |
| Jalen Brunson | 2 | 14 | 39% | -18.2% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 4 | 20 | 23 | 50% | 50% |
| Jrue Holiday | 4 | 10 | 2 | 33% | 33% |
| Scoot Henderson | 2 | 4 | 9 | 50% | 75% |
| Toumani Camara | 3 | 3 | 8 | 60% | 80% |
| Donovan Clingan | 4 | 2 | 10 | 57% | 64% |
Season mean is 11.6 PPG, and the value data shows the UNDER as the best side at this line with an 8.3% edge and 15.5 EV per 100. His recent 16.4 PPG is a clear hot streak, but that sits well above the season baseline and is vulnerable to regression.
He averages 2.9 APG on the season and 3.3 APG over the last 10, with the value model showing the OVER as the best side at 6.8% edge. The line is only 2.5, so even a modest playmaking night clears it.
Braun is at 4.9 RPG for the season and 5.4 RPG over the last 5, which supports the over on a 4.5 line. The edge is smaller than points or assists, so confidence should stay moderate.
He averages 0.94 threes per game for the season and 1.4 over the last 5, but the season baseline still sits below this line. The recent spike is notable, yet the lower-volume profile makes the under more appealing overall.
His season stocks average is 1.03, and even the recent 10-game mark is 1.1. That leaves him short of a true high-probability over profile at 1.5.
His combined production is supported by 11.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, and 2.9 APG, with recent minutes holding above 33 MPG. Combo props are volatile, though, so confidence stays only moderate.