Oklahoma City @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Trey Murphy III has successfully made 4.1 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 1.5 higher than he's converted overall this season. Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 39.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.1 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should increase possessions for the Pelicans. Trey Murphy III has made 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Thunder have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Naji Marshall has attempted 7.4 shots from the field per game this year, significantly higher than his 4.5 rate last year. Naji Marshall has attempted 2.8 threes per game this season, a significant increase from his 1.7 mark last season. Naji Marshall has played a whopping 22.9 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 12.4 minutes per game last season. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 20 games. This matchup is a tough one for scoring; when the Thunder are away from home, opposing squads have compiled the 6th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA against them this year (47.1%).

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Thunder have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This matchup is a good one for getting to the free throw line; their opposition have attempted a whopping 25.5 free throws per game this year (5th-most in the league).

Jonas Valanciunas has attempted a lowly 10.3 field goals per game this season, significantly less than his 12.6 rate last season. Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 3.1 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (95th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Thunder have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased plays for the Thunder. Josh Giddey will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lowers player performance for all stats.

The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a hard one for 3-pointers; when the Thunder are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have totaled the 6th-least threes per game in the NBA this year (2.0). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Thunder have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased plays for the Thunder. Jaylin Williams will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Jalen Williams has successfully made 47.5% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games, 13.6% higher than he's made from three over the course of the season. Jalen Williams has averaged 29.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Pelicans have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Luguentz Dort has averaged 29.9 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The matchup against New Orleans is a good one; when the Pelicans are at home, they have given up the 29th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs over the last 5 games (21.4). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Pelicans have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Joe has played 25.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 higher than he's played overall this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Pelicans have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Joe has made 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.2 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season when playing away from home.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has gone over 32.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Larry Nance Jr. has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.