Dallas @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Jordan Hawkins has attempted 8.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. This year, opposing teams have totaled 33.4 3-point attempts per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, making this a challenging matchup. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Mavericks). In regard to getting to the charity stripe, the New Orleans Pelicans's outstanding 24.2 foul shot attempts per game as the away team comes in as the 10th-best in the NBA this year.

Derrick Jones Jr. has attempted 4.1 three-pointers per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 1.2 mark last season. Derrick Jones Jr. has tallied a terrific 22.0 minutes per game this season, a significant increase from his 13.2 minutes per game last season. Relative to last season's 1.3 clip, Derrick Jones Jr.'s personal fouls per game have regressed this season to 0.6. The Mavericks check in as the highest scoring offense in the league on their home court this year. The 2nd-speediest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Mavericks.

Grant Williams has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, significantly more than his 0.1 technicals per game last year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 0.8 threes per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, marking this as a hard matchup. The Mavericks check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the other team has brought down 16.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) against the Pelicans (saving possessions that can bring about extra chances for offense). Relative to last year's 75.6% mark, Grant Williams's free-throw performance has fallen this year to 62.5%.

In comparison to last season's 64.8% clip, Zion Williamson's field goal efficiency has risen this season to 59.3%. Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson lands in the 75th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 28.8 minutes per game this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have compiled 19.8 points per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, making this a positive matchup for offensive performance. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Mavericks).

Dereck Lively II has converted 71.1% of his field goals while playing at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile among all players in the league. The Mavericks check in as the highest scoring offense in the league on their home court this year. The 2nd-speediest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Mavericks. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should boost possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has attempted 9.2 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit more than his 7.8 mark last season. Relative to last season's 1.7 rate, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s personal fouls per game have been reduced this season to 0.7. The Mavericks check in as the highest scoring offense in the league on their home court this year. This matchup is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the New Orleans Pelicans are on their home court, their opposition has compiled the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (31.8%). The 2nd-speediest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Mavericks.

Herbert Jones has made 54.6% of his field goal attempts with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Herbert Jones has been on the court for 29.0 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Mavericks). Herbert Jones has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 10.0% higher than he's converted over the course of the year on the road.

Brandon Ingram has converted 8.3 buckets per game on the road since the start of last season, ranking in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram ranks in the 81st percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 32.6 minutes per game away from home since the start of last season. Since the start of last season when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SFs have tallied 2.0 three-pointers per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, designating this as a favorable matchup. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Mavericks).

The Mavericks check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the other team has brought down 16.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) against the Pelicans (saving possessions that can bring about extra chances for offense). Luka Doncic has attempted a lowly 7.5 free throws per game this season, significantly less than his 10.5 rate last season. Luka Doncic will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.

Relative to last season's 36.8% mark, Dyson Daniels's field goal proficiency has surged this season to 50.6%. Dyson Daniels has attempted 2.9 three-pointers per game this year, significantly higher than his 1.5 mark last year. In comparison to last year's 17.2 mark, Dyson Daniels's playing time has risen this year to 25.5 minutes per game. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Mavericks).

The Mavericks check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the other team has brought down 16.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) against the Pelicans (saving possessions that can bring about extra chances for offense). Kyrie Irving has converted a lowly 3.3 foul shots per game this season, significantly less than his 4.1 rate last season. Since the start of last season when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Kyrie Irving ought to suffer a reduction in efficiency in all facets of the game as a result of being on the road in this game.

The matchup against Dallas is a positive one for shot attempts from the field; when the Dallas Mavericks are away from home, the opposition's starting Cs have tallied the 22nd-most shot attempts per game in the league this year (11.2). The 8th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Mavericks). In regard to getting to the charity stripe, the New Orleans Pelicans's outstanding 24.2 foul shot attempts per game as the away team comes in as the 10th-best in the NBA this year. Jonas Valanciunas will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player production in all stat categories.

Relative to last season's 73.5% mark, Dwight Powell's scoring efficiency has spiked this season to 83.1%. In comparison to last year's 0.0% mark, Dwight Powell's three-point performance has surged this year to 100.0%. Dwight Powell has been called for a measly 2.0 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 2.8 fouls per game last season. The Mavericks check in as the highest scoring offense in the league on their home court this year. This matchup is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the New Orleans Pelicans are on their home court, their opposition has compiled the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (31.8%).

Josh Green has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.