James Capers Sr.

James Capers Sr. has worked 278 NBA games, and the foul data tells a clear story. His personal foul rate sits 0.4% above league average at 46.3 per game — he reads tighter than most officials and isn't shy about the whistle. That tendency does not translate to free throws, though. His FTA average of 54.8 comes in 1.8% below league average, meaning he's calling fouls without always putting teams on the line — watch for that disconnect when totals are close and foul trouble is mounting. The number bettors need to notice most is his home team win rate: 58.3%. That is not noise. The league baseline hovers well below that figure, which means Capers is presiding over games where home-court advantage is amplified. If you're laying points with a road favorite, his name on the crew sheet is a red flag worth pricing in before tip-off.

Career stats

Home vs visitor

Home teams win 58.3% of games officiated by James. Roughly in line with the ~57% league baseline — no strong home lean either way.