Primary shot creation
27.9 PTS · 20.0 FGA — Mitchell averaged 27.9 points on 20.0 attempts across 70 games. That sustained workload provides a stronger scoring foundation than a forecast based only on his latest result.
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Pre-game sportsbook posted points total each game vs. WagerBird Modeled Fair Line.
Trajectory Readout: Across the last 2 active games (Oct 22 to Oct 24), Donovan Mitchell's posted points line has held net flat at 25.5. WagerBird's modeled fair line for BKN @ CLE is 29.3 (-155).
| Date (CT) | Matchup | Posted Line | Move | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE @ PHI | 25.5 (-111) | — | 32 | Over | |
| BKN @ CLE | 25.5 (-113) | 0.0 | 22 | Under |
Canonical pre-game posted line across 4 licensed partner sportsbooks. Missing or uncaptured feed values always render —.
Actual output +1.5 vs. 0.0 book step adjustment (+1.5 Unpriced Book Lag).
| Game (CT) | Posted Line | Book Step | Actual | Box Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 · @ PHI | 25.5 | — | 32 | +6.5 |
| Oct 24 · vs BKN | 25.5 | 0.0 | 22 | -3.5 |
Mitchell's established attempt volume and opening minutes support another primary-scorer workload.
27.9 PTS · 20.0 FGA — Mitchell averaged 27.9 points on 20.0 attempts across 70 games. That sustained workload provides a stronger scoring foundation than a forecast based only on his latest result.
32 PTS · 35:11 MIN — Mitchell scored 32 points in 35:11 in the opener. His 19 attempts kept him in a primary finishing role rather than forcing the scoring case to rely on extra court time.
Harden can assume more initiation and leave Mitchell with fewer high-value possessions. A decisive Cleveland lead can remove his closing stint before the scoring total has accumulated.
Settlement Rule: CASHES DONOVAN MITCHELL OVER 26.5 POINTS AT 27 OR MORE; NO PUSH ON THE HALF-POINT LINE.
Tracks game-by-game pre-game sportsbook posted points lines across Cleveland Cavaliers's 5 primary contributors.
| Cleveland Cavaliers Contributor | Nov 2 vs OKC | Nov 4 @ OKC | Nov 6 vs PHI | Nov 7 vs NYK | Game-Over-Game Move | Posted Line Trend | Trend Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell CLE · Points | 23.5 | 21.5 | 24.5 | 23.5 | 0.0 | Flat → | |
| Evan Mobley CLE · Points | 17.5 | 15.5 | 18.5 | 17.5 | 0.0 | Flat → | |
| James Harden CLE · Points | 18.5 | 16.5 | 18.5 | 17.5 | 0.0 | Flat → | |
| Jarrett Allen CLE · Points | 12.5 | 13.5 | 12.5 | 11.5 | +1.0 | Trending Up ↑ | |
| Peyton Watson CLE · Points | 12.5 | — | 10.5 | 11.5 | 0.0 | Flat → |
Balanced Core Scoring Distribution — Implied Team Total Pressure: Neutral
Balanced Core Scoring Distribution — Implied Team Total Pressure: Neutral
0 Beat / 0 Tied / 1 Lost closing line value record across 1 settled Donovan Mitchell prop write-up.
| Date (CT) | Matchup | Market | Release Quote | Closing Line | Actual | CLV Grade | Write-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | BKN @ CLE | Points | Over 26.5 (-105) · BetMGM | 25.5 | 22 | Lost | Read Write-Up → |
Mitchell's established attempt volume and opening minutes support another primary-scorer workload.
Counter-Case: Harden can assume more initiation and leave Mitchell with fewer high-value possessions. A decisive Cleveland lead can remove his closing stint before the scoring total has accumulated.
WagerBird grades Closing-Line Value (CLV) by comparing each timestamped release line and price against the release sportsbook's final pre-game closing number (through Nov 6 CT).
| Prop Lane Window | Beat Close | Tied Close | Lost Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season to date (from Sep 23 CT) | 73 | 11 | 36 |
| Last 30 days (from Oct 8 CT) | 73 | 11 | 36 |