Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 3 | 12 | 75% | +17.8% | medium |
| Naz Reid | 2 | 7 | 29% | -13.6% | low |
| De'Aaron Fox | 4 | 7 | 44% | +2.2% | medium |
| Devin Booker | 2 | 7 | 50% |
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Caruso▼ | Assists | 1.5 | OVER | 85%HIGH | 1/2 | 50% | 2 | ✓ |
Alex Caruso▼ | 3PM | 0.5 | UNDER | 80%HIGH | — | 60% | 2 | ✗ |
Alex Caruso▼ | Rebounds | 2.5 | OVER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 60% | 2 | ✗ |
Alex Caruso▼ | Points | 5.5 | UNDER | 75%HIGH | 1/2 | 50% | 6 | ✗ |
Alex Caruso▼ | P+R | 8.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 1/2 | 40% | 8 | ✓ |
Alex Caruso▼ | Steals | 1.5 | UNDER | 85%HIGH | 2/2 | 50% | 1 | ✓ |
Alex Caruso▼ | PRA | 10.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | 2/2 | 40% | 10 | ✓ |
Alex Caruso▼ | P+A | 8.5 | UNDER | 75%HIGH | 2/2 | 50% | 8 | ✓ |
Alex Caruso▼ | R+A | 5.5 | OVER | 75%HIGH | 1/2 | 50% | 4 | ✗ |
| low |
| Victor Wembanyama | 4 | 7 | 50% | -2.2% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 2 | 6 | 6 | 100% | 100% |
| Mikal Bridges | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jalen Brunson | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40% | 40% |
| OG Anunoby | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Josh Hart | 2 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
Caruso has cleared 1.5 assists in 4 of his last 5 games (averaging 2.4) and holds a massive 28% edge according to the value calculator. His H2H history against the Knicks is elite at 4.15 APG, which significantly outweighs the concern of his 17.4 projected minutes.
Caruso is on a significant cold streak, making 0.5+ threes in only 1 of his last 6 games and averaging just 0.2 per game over his last 5. The value calculator shows a 16.1% edge on the UNDER, supported by a low 28.1% season three-point percentage and reduced 17.4 projected minutes.
While he only cleared this in 2 of his last 5 games, Caruso's season average (2.8) and H2H average vs NYK (3.46) are both above the line. The value calculator identifies a 13.3% edge for the OVER, and he historically performs better on the glass in away games (3.2 RPG).
Sharp money has moved this line down from 6.5 to 5.5, and Caruso has failed to clear 5.5 points in 3 of his last 4 games. With a high blowout probability likely capping his 17.4 projected minutes, his recent average of 4.6 PPG makes the UNDER the statistically favored side.
Caruso's recent Points + Rebounds average of 7.4 is well below this line, and he has failed to reach 9+ PR in 3 of his last 5 games. The high blowout risk and limited 17.4-minute projection for a rotation player make it difficult to accumulate the necessary volume.
Caruso has not recorded more than 1 steal in any of his last 6 games, averaging a mere 0.6 SPG over his last 5. Despite his season average of 1.4, his current form and low 17.4 projected minutes make the UNDER a high-conviction play.
Caruso has failed to clear 10.5 PRA in 3 of his last 5 games, averaging 9.8 during that span. While his season average is 11.2, the combination of a high blowout risk and a projected role of only 17.4 minutes suggests he will struggle to hit this combo line.
With a sharp signal moving his points line down and a recent average of only 7.0 Points + Assists, Caruso is trending away from this line. He has missed 8.5 PA in 3 of his last 5 games, and the 17.4 projected minutes offer little room for a scoring outburst.
This is Caruso's strongest combo OVER as he has cleared 5.5 R+A in 3 of his last 5 games and his H2H history vs NYK is a dominant 7.61 R+A. The value calculator shows significant edges for both individual components (28% for assists, 13% for rebounds), supporting the OVER.