Ben Sheppard is a guard for the Indiana Pacers, wearing number 26 and operating as a rotational wing contributor off the bench. Standing 6'0" and weighing 190 lbs, Sheppard played college basketball at Belmont before making his way to the NBA. His frame fits the profile of a smaller, mobile guard capable of defending multiple positions and spacing the floor.
Through 66 games this season, Sheppard is averaging 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game across 21.3 minutes per night. His 45.5% field goal percentage reflects solid overall shooting efficiency, and his 37.8% mark from three makes him a legitimate floor spacer in Indiana's up-tempo offense. His free throw percentage of 26.8% is notably low and worth monitoring as a potential drag on scoring output in close games. A plus-minus of minus-4.0 suggests the team tends to perform slightly better without him on the floor, pointing to a complementary rather than primary role. For bettors, Sheppard's consistent minutes (just over 21 per game) and moderate scoring floor make him a candidate for points and rebounds prop markets. His three-point volume and efficiency support the over on three-point attempt props on nights when he sees extended run, while his free throw struggles create a ceiling risk on points props that bettors should factor in carefully.
