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Aday Mara or Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Aday Mara

Aday Mara

C • Oklahoma City Thunder OKC
Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Jaime Jaquez Jr.

SF • Milwaukee Bucks MIL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mara over Jaquez Jr.

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Mara ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 19.9
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
76 0.641 0.588 1.025 0.4 0 14 6.8 4.1 22.4 14 8.2 14.8 0.8 0.4 0 9.2 23.4 4.9 7.4 33.6 0 6.8 19.9
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Aday Mara

Aday Mara vs. Wizards: Rim Protection Value in Favorable Matchup

With Chet Holmgren sidelined long term, rookie center Aday Mara has carved out a steady frontcourt role, operating as the primary backup behind Isaiah Hartenstein. Over his last seven contests, Mara has capitalized on the expanded opportunity by averaging 7.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 20.1 minutes per game. Fantasy managers have taken note of his rim-protecting production, pushing his rostered and starting rates up to 54% and 50%, respectively.

For tonight's matchup against the Wizards at Paycom Center, our models project Mara for 23 minutes, forecasting 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. Oklahoma City enters as heavy 11.5-point home favorites, which could offer Mara extra second-half run if game script gets out of hand. Tonight also marks the final contest of Oklahoma City's four-game weekly slate.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Jaquez Jr. over Mara

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Jaquez Jr. ... 28.57%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 24.7
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
107.8 0.451 0.761 0.352 13.4 4.8 22 10.7 7.8 45.8 22.2 5.5 14.2 2.1 0.27 0 6.2 19.8 13.7 0.7 53.8 2.2 6.8 24.7
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. vs. Celtics: Starting Wing Offers Steady Baseline in Challenging Matchup

Healthy and slated to start at small forward tonight for Milwaukee, Jaime Jaquez Jr. continues to cement a dependable role. Roster confidence remains elevated at 90% ownership with 79% start rates, backed by solid early-season averages of 16.4 points and 6.2 rebounds across 28.0 minutes per contest.

Tonight against a contending Boston squad at Fiserv Forum, our models project Jaquez for 28.2 fantasy points, alongside 16 points and five rebounds over 28 minutes. Facing a tough Celtics defense poses efficiency challenges, but his locked-in starting role provides a steady floor. Looking ahead, he offers quality four-game volume on next week's slate.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Aday Mara
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
11.501.257.2522.000.002.004
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
10.001.577.2922.000.002.297
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
13.752.253.7526.750.750.254
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
12.862.294.5725.860.710.147
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Aday Mara
OWN
56%
+5.16 compared to last week
START
16%
-7.21 compared to last week
OWN/START Jaime Jaquez Jr.
OWN
88%
-2.68 compared to last week
START
61%
+2.37 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Aday Mara
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jaime Jaquez Jr.
69th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Aday Mara

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among C's. Either he is injured or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 194 total points (19.40 avg).
  • He is currently 221 points behind the leader: Nikola Jokic
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.3 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 62.50% from the field this month. Very impressive for a big man.
  • Assists per game numbers are alright for a center but nothing to brag about at 1.30 apg.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are average for a center / power forward with 5.90 rpg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 10 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +8.1, APG: +1.3, RPG: +5.9, MPG: +19.1 STLS: +0.1 BLKS: +1.9
Breakdown Jaime Jaquez Jr.

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 69th among SF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 256 total points (25.60 avg).
  • He is currently 156 points behind the leader: Jayson Tatum
  • He is performing amazing in the past 30 days. Will he keep it up?
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.3 PPG.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 48.28% from the field this month. Very impressive.
  • Shooting 42.50% from beyond the arc this month. Pretty damn good.
  • Assists per game numbers are 2.70 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are good for a small forward with 5.80 rpg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: -1.9, APG: -2.3, RPG: -1.2, MPG: --1.5 STLS: --0.3 BLKS: --0.1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Aday Mara

No Injury Reported

Injury Jaime Jaquez Jr.

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Aday Mara
DateOpponentResult
Nov 10@POR
Nov 11@POR
Nov 13@LAC
Nov 15@SAC
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
2.001.003.0014.000.001.001
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Jaime Jaquez Jr.
DateOpponentResult
Nov 10@NY
Nov 11VS LAL
Nov 13@ORL
Nov 15VS ATL
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Aday Mara
12.70
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jaime Jaquez Jr.
15.83
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Aday Mara
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
26-27 OKC 10 19.1 .625 .1000 .588 8.1 1.3 5.9 1.9 0.1 1.7
3-YEAR AVG 0 0.0 .0 .0 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Totals 10 19.1 .625 .1000 .588 8.1 1.3 5.9 1.9 0.1 1.7
Career Jaime Jaquez Jr.
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
23-24 MIA 80 27.8 .487 .324 .810 12.1 2.7 3.8 0.3 1.0 1.5
24-25 MIA 68 19.3 .453 .303 .757 8.2 2.4 4.2 0.2 0.9 1.4
25-26 MIA 76 27.9 .505 .318 .766 15.3 4.7 5.0 0.3 0.7 2.0
26-27 MIL 10 27.4 .483 .425 .719 15.2 2.7 5.8 0.1 0.5 1.8
3-YEAR AVG 75 25.3 .488 .317 .779 12.0 3.3 4.3 0.3 0.8 1.6
Totals 234 25.4 .487 .325 .775 12.1 3.3 4.4 0.3 0.8 1.6
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