New Orleans @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Out of all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins rates in the 100th percentile for technical fouls, logging an enormous 0.3 fouls per game when playing at home since the start of last season. When it comes to 3-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-slowest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Timberwolves). On their home court, the Minnesota Timberwolves have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.2) in the league to opposing teams since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Since the start of last season when they are away from home, their opposition has attempted 25.2 foul shots per game (5th-highest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Jonas Valanciunas has committed 3.1 personal fouls per game away from his home court since the start of last season, ranking in the 94th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. When it comes to 3-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-slowest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Timberwolves). On their home court, the Minnesota Timberwolves have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.2) in the league to opposing teams since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Jonas Valanciunas will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually reduces player production across the board.

When it comes to 3-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-slowest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Timberwolves). On their home court, the Minnesota Timberwolves have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.2) in the league to opposing teams since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Brandon Ingram stands to experience a decrease in productivity for all stats as a result of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Rudy Gobert has successfully made a whopping 56.9% of his shot attempts from the field this year, a significant increase from his 70.4 rate last year. Rudy Gobert has tallied 32.5 minutes per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 48.9% field goal percentage on the road measures as the 2nd-most in the league since the start of last season. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league this year, which should boost opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}. With the home court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Anthony Edwards rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 35.7 minutes per game since the start of last season. In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 48.9% field goal percentage on the road measures as the 2nd-most in the league since the start of last season. The matchup against New Orleans is a good one for field goal attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the league since the start of last season (15.1). The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league this year, which should boost opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}. With the home court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Mike Conley lands in the 80th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 30.3 minutes per game since the start of last season. In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 48.9% field goal percentage on the road measures as the 2nd-most in the league since the start of last season. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league this year, which should boost opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}. With the home court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Since the start of last season when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 5.1 free throws per game (28th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.8 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (100th percentile). The 8th-least up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while on the road since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. New Orleans is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting Cs have attempted a measly 3.1 foul shots per game since the start of last season when the Pelicans are away from home (8th-least in the NBA).

Among all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson slots into the 97th percentile for shots from the field scored while on the road, tallying an enormous 9.7 per game since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson places in the 85th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 31.9 minutes per game since the start of last season. The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one for scoring; the other team has posted the 10th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA since the start of last season (46.7%). The matchup vs. Minnesota is a strong one; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are on their home court, they have allowed the 23rd-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs since the start of last season (15.8). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league while on the road this year.

Jaden McDaniels has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Naz Reid has gone over 12.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Anderson has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Herbert Jones has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Larry Nance Jr. has not yet played a game this season.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has gone over 7.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Dyson Daniels has not yet played a game this season.

Matt Ryan has gone over 8.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.