San Antonio @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Compared to last season's 2.3 clip, Zach Collins's 3-point attempts have surged this season to 4.0 per game. Zach Collins has tallied a terrific 28.9 minutes per game this season, significantly higher than his 22.4 minutes per game last season. As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama has sunk 33.2% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 6.0% less than he's put through the hoop in all games this season away from home. The matchup against the Pelicans is a hard one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 13th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.6). The San Antonio Spurs have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (9th-fewest in the league) against the Pelicans, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

In comparison to last year's 52.0% clip, Jonas Valanciunas's shooting ability has surged this year to 59.3%. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has captured 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Devin Vassell comes in at the 86th percentile for 3-pointers drained, compiling 2.3 per game this year. Devin Vassell has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least lowest-fouling players in the NBA (20th percentile). As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have averaged 32.5% on threes (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, resulting in a challenging matchup. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home.

Trey Murphy III has successfully made 2.6 three-point shots per game at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 30.6 minutes per game when playing on the road since the start of last season, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Zion Williamson has sunk 100.0% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 50.0% higher than he's made in all games this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 5.9 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, designating this as a strong matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Keldon Johnson has averaged 30.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 75th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs.

Herbert Jones has played 30.5 minutes per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has captured 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the league, Brandon Ingram slots into the 95th percentile for shots made when playing on the road, tallying a massive 9.0 per game this year. Brandon Ingram has successfully made a whopping 1.7 threes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 1.3 mark last season. The matchup against the San Antonio Spurs is a good one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 23rd-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.5). The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs).

In comparison to last season's 23.1% mark, Jeremy Sochan's 3-point prowess has spiked this season to 37.7%. As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The matchup against New Orleans is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Pelicans are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.3). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs.

Dyson Daniels has made a terrific 48.8% of his shot attempts from the field this season, a significant increase from his 36.5 mark last season. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has captured 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).

CJ McCollum has made 2.8 treys per game when playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the NBA. CJ McCollum has averaged 31.6 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have notched 22.1 points per game (30th-most in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, labeling this as a favorable matchup for offensive productivity. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games as the away team. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs).

As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have averaged 32.5% on threes (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, resulting in a challenging matchup. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs. Tre Jones has successfully made a terrific 2.0 free throws per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.9 mark last season.

Malaki Branham has attempted 4.0 treys per game this year, a significant increase from his 4.1 rate last year. As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.5 3-point attempts per game (29th-most in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs.

Julian Champagnie has sunk 2.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.1 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year while playing at home. Julian Champagnie has tallied a measly 0.2 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit less than his 1.3 fouls per game last year. As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

Cedi Osman has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 9.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.