Minnesota @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Dyson Daniels has attempted 7.1 shots per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 3.5 rate last year. Dyson Daniels has attempted 2.9 shots from downtown per game this season, significantly more than his 1.5 rate last season. Dyson Daniels has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PGs have compiled 24.0 points per game (28th-most in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, labeling this as a favorable matchup for offensive productivity.

In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans. Playing at home, the Timberwolves have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Jonas Valanciunas is expected to see a spike in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Jaden McDaniels has successfully made 52.8% of his field goal attempts while at home this year, ranking in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thbest in in the league at home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jaden McDaniels has successfully made a whopping 100.0% of his free throw attempts this season, a significant increase from his 74.4 mark last season.

Kyle Anderson has converted an impressive 60.3% of his shots from the field this season, a sizeable increase from his 52.4 mark last season. Kyle Anderson has tallied 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the league (21st percentile). The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a tough one for 3-pointers; their opposition has compiled the lowest three percentage in the league this year (31.3%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thbest in in the league at home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Timberwolves have been the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league while on their home court this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have put up 11.8 points per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, resulting in a challenging matchup for offensive productivity. While playing at home, the Pelicans have allowed the most offensive boards per game (15.7) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Karl-Anthony Towns figures to experience a decrease in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this game.

Compared to last season's 3.6 mark, Matt Ryan's points per game have risen this season to 9.3. Among all players in the NBA, Matt Ryan places in the 87th percentile for three-point shots converted on his home court, registering 2.4 per game this year. Relative to last season's 8.6 rate, Matt Ryan's playing time has jumped this season to 22.2 minutes per game. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.

Out of all players in the league, Rudy Gobert comes in at the 77th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 31.5 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thbest in in the league at home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Relative to last year's 1.1 mark, Naz Reid's three-point shots converted have increased this year to 1.8 per game. Relative to last year's 2.6 rate, Naz Reid's personal fouls per game have declined this year to 1.2. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a tough one for 3-pointers; their opposition has compiled the lowest three percentage in the league this year (31.3%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thbest in in the league at home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Herbert Jones has successfully made 55.5% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 7.0% more than he's sunk overall this season. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans. Playing at home, the Timberwolves have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Herbert Jones has sunk 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's made in all games this year playing at home.

Mike Conley has converted a terrific 45.5% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this season, significantly more than his 36.8 rate last season. Since the start of last season, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 6.0 three attempts per game (25th-most in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, creating a positive matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thbest in in the league at home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. Mike Conley has made an impressive 100.0% of his foul shots this season, a sizeable increase from his 82.8 mark last season.

Anthony Edwards has failed to convert 12.7 field goals per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 10.1 mark last season. The Timberwolves have been the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league while on their home court this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. While playing at home, the Pelicans have allowed the most offensive boards per game (15.7) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.3 free throws per game (11th-fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Anthony Edwards will likely suffer a reduction in performance across the board as a result of playing away from hom in this game.

Naji Marshall has converted 27.3% of his shots from behind the three-point arc when playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 23rd percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Naji Marshall registers in the 90th percentile for technical fouls, posting an enormous 0.1 fouls per game while playing away from home since the start of last season. This matchup is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Timberwolves are away from home, opposing squads have put up the 5th-highest 3-point percentage in the league against them this year (39.7%). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins registers in the 91st percentile for shot attempts from downtown away from home, logging 7.1 per game this year. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the 29th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (40.0%). The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans. Playing at home, the Timberwolves have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last year's 36.1% mark, Zion Williamson's 3-point efficiency has spiked this year to 50.0%. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans. Playing at home, the Timberwolves have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Zion Williamson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to improve stat production in all stat categories.

Brandon Ingram has attempted 5.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 1.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Brandon Ingram has averaged 33.2 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 120.0 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 5.9 three attempts per game (29th-highest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, designating this as a good matchup. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.