Cleveland @ Charlotte props

The matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers is a hard one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.9). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Hornets will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). The Charlotte Hornets have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Caris LeVert has attempted 5.0 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. Caris LeVert has played 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's played in all games this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. Caris LeVert has attempted 4.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the year.

Nick Richards has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 26.9% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Nick Richards will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production in all stat categories.

Vasilije Micic has made 5.5 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 3.0 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Vasilije Micic has averaged 30.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 12.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Vasilije Micic lands in the 18th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a lowly 1.0 fouls per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 41.4% on threes (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, creating a favorable matchup. Vasilije Micic has converted 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 more than he's made over the course of the season with the home court advantage.

Isaac Okoro has sunk 1.8 threes per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. Isaac Okoro has been on the court for 33.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.8 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a favorable one; when the Charlotte Hornets are playing at home, they have given up the 6th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs over the last 24 games (16.4). The matchup against the Hornets is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 4.5 foul shots per game this year (most in the NBA).

Max Strus has attempted 6.9 treys per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Max Strus lands in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 32.2 minutes per game this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 2.5 threes per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, labeling this as a good matchup. Max Strus has sunk 87.5% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 8.7% more than he's made over the course of the year.

Darius Garland has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a tough one for shots from the field; opposing starting PGs have tallied the least FG attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). The most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a decline in plays today from squaring off against the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets). The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jarrett Allen has played 30.9 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Cavaliers rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against Nick Richards is a positive one; he has allowed an enormous 17.4 points per game with the home court advantage when guarding fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Jarrett Allen has attempted 6.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Evan Mobley has made 58.0% of his shots from the field this year, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. Evan Mobley has made 58.3% of his 3-point shots over the last 10 games on the road, 23.3% higher than he's made in all games this year when playing on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Evan Mobley comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 30.7 minutes per game this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 8.7 shots made from the field per game (highest in the league) vs. the Hornets, resulting in a strong matchup.

Grant Williams has attempted 11.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Grant Williams has sunk 90.8% of his foul shots when playing at home this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Grant Williams will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually boosts stat production across the board.

Georges Niang has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Sam Merrill has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Davis Bertans has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Aleksej Pokusevski has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.