Charlotte @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

In comparison to last season's 7.7 mark, Cam Thomas's shots have spiked this season to 23.0 per game. Cam Thomas has tallied an impressive 32.0 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 15.9 minutes per game last year. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from facing the 6th-speediest tempo road offense in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). The Brooklyn Nets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). While on their home court, the Hornets have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

In terms of scoring, the Charlotte Hornets's subpar 110.5 points per game ranks 6th-fewest in the NBA over the last 10 games. Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have averaged 3.9 3-point attempts per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, branding this as a difficult matchup. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nets). At home, the Brooklyn Nets have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.0) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted just 3.1 free throws per game since the start of last season when the Nets are away from home (11th-least in the NBA).

The matchup vs. the Hornets is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting Cs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the league since the start of last season (0.6). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. Relative to last season's 55.1% mark, Nic Claxton's free-throw performance has fallen this season to 60.0%. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Nets's unimpressive 19.5 free throw attempts per game as the road team places worst in the NBA this year. This year, the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted 1.6 free throws per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Hornets, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.

The matchup vs. the Nets is a hard one for three-pointers; their opposition has put up the 6th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (33.9%). The matchup against Brooklyn is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Nets are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.9). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year. The Hornets check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Nets is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.6 foul shots per game since the start of last season (26th-most in the league).

In comparison to last year's 64.7% clip, Mark Williams's shooting ability has jumped this year to 71.2%. Compared to last year's 18.7 clip, Mark Williams's playing time has increased this year to 26.3 minutes per game. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year. The Hornets check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Mark Williams has attempted 3.6 free throws per game this season, quite a bit more than his 2.3 mark last season.

In contrast to last year's 32.0% mark, P.J. Washington's 3-point ability has risen this year to 42.7%. Among all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington ranks in the 76th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.6 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Nets is a hard one for three-pointers; their opposition has put up the 6th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (33.9%). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year. The Hornets check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup against Charlotte is a strong one for threes; when the Charlotte Hornets are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have tallied the 30th-most shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (2.2). The Brooklyn Nets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from facing the 6th-speediest tempo road offense in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). The Brooklyn Nets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). While on their home court, the Hornets have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have attempted 5.8 foul shots per game (28th-highest in the league) against the Hornets, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

The matchup against Charlotte is a hard one for three-point attempts; when the Hornets are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.3). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. Relative to last year's 5.9 rate, Mikal Bridges's number of free throws has diminished this year to 3.5 free throws per game. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Nets's unimpressive 19.5 free throw attempts per game as the road team places worst in the NBA this year. Since the start of last season when they are at home, opposing starting SGs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) against the Hornets, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Gordon Hayward has attempted 14.0 shots per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 11.9 mark last year. Among all players in the NBA, Gordon Hayward registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 31.4 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 20.2 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Nets, marking this as a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year. The Hornets check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Spencer Dinwiddie has made 38.3% of his field goal attempts away from home this year, ranking him in the 17th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In comparison to last season's 2.2 clip, Spencer Dinwiddie's three-point shots drained have declined this season to 2.1 per game. The matchup against Charlotte is a hard one for field goal attempts; when the Hornets have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 12th-least FG attempts per game in the league this year (11.6). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Nets's unimpressive 19.5 free throw attempts per game as the road team places worst in the NBA this year.

Ish Smith has converted a whopping 61.1% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit more than his 39.9 mark last season. Ish Smith has successfully made a terrific 50.0% of his attempts from downtown this year, significantly higher than his 18.8 mark last year. Out of all players in the league, Ish Smith ranks in the 10th percentile for personal fouls, totaling only 1.0 fouls per game this year. The matchup vs. the Nets is a hard one for three-pointers; their opposition has put up the 6th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (33.9%). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year.

Day'Ron Sharpe has converted 0.0% of his three-point attempts while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 4th percentile among all players in the league. Day'Ron Sharpe has attempted 0.3 three-point shots per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 12th percentile among all players in the NBA. Day'Ron Sharpe has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game this season, a significant increase from his 1.7 fouls per game last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have averaged 15.9 3-pointers per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Hornets, branding this as a strong matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage.

Cameron Johnson has missed 4.3 three-point attempts per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 3.7 rate last season. The matchup against Charlotte is a hard one for three-point attempts; when the Hornets are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.3). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Nets's unimpressive 19.5 free throw attempts per game as the road team places worst in the NBA this year.

In terms of scoring, the Charlotte Hornets's subpar 110.5 points per game ranks 6th-fewest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the 15th-lowest FG% in the league this year (35.5%). The Charlotte Hornets are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nets). At home, the Brooklyn Nets have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.0) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against Brooklyn is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.2 foul shots per game this year when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting team (6th-least in the NBA).

Brandon Miller has sunk 6.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season away from his home court. Brandon Miller has made 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's made over the course of the season away from home. The matchup vs. the Nets is a hard one for three-pointers; their opposition has put up the 6th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (33.9%). The matchup against Brooklyn is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Nets are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.9). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year.

Lonnie Walker IV has gone over 10.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Royce O'Neale has not yet played a game this season.