As the NBA season heats up, several players are primed for standout performances based on their recent trends and matchups. From Evan Mobley’s potential to dominate after resting in his previous game to LaMelo Ball’s impressive assist numbers at home, there are plenty of intriguing player predictions to consider on PrizePicks.
Additionally, players like Ja Morant face tough defenses, while rising stars like Keyonte George and Chet Holmgren look to capitalize on expanded opportunities. Let's dive into the stats and matchups that could shape the next set of NBA games.
As the NBA season heats up, several players are primed for standout performances based on their recent trends and matchups. From Evan Mobley’s potential to dominate after resting in his previous game to LaMelo Ball’s impressive assist numbers at home, there are plenty of intriguing player predictions to consider on PrizePicks.
Additionally, players like Ja Morant face tough defenses, while rising stars like Keyonte George and Chet Holmgren look to capitalize on expanded opportunities. Let's dive into the stats and matchups that could shape the next set of NBA games.
Evan Mobley rested in last night’s matchup while most of his teammates are now playing their third game in four days, one of which was an overtime game. Mobley has exceeded this number in six out of eight games on two days rest this season. He pulled in 39 combined points + rebounds + assists in the last game versus the Heat on January 29th.
Ja Morant has cleared this number in three of the last six games but he has a matchup nightmare in the Thunder tonight. The Thunder are allowing the fewest points and fourth-fewest assists to point guards. Morant will face off either against MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or another elite defender such as Luguentz Dort.
The Jazz appear to be in full tank mode, ruling out five key players. This leaves a whole lot of opportunity for Keyonte George to let it fly. He has exceeded this number in seven straight road games and the last seven out of nine games. The Wizards allow the fourth-most three-pointers made in the NBA.
Chet Holmgren has blocked three or more shots in 56% of games this season, including six of the last eight games. Against bottom-10 teams in blocks allowed (Memphis ranks fourth) he has had three or more blocks in five straight games, averaging 3.6 per game.
LaMelo Ball has exceeded this number in 10 of the last 12 games at home. He is averaging 12.6 potential assists per game at home this season. The Timberwolves are one of the toughest matchups for assists for point guards, ranking ninth, allowing 8.1 per game. On one day’s rest, Ball has exceeded this number in 61% of games overall and 67% of games at home.
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