Minnesota @ New Orleans props

This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have logged 11.8 points per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, branding this as a difficult matchup for offensive performance. The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Timberwolves have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has collected 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (6th-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans (continuing possessions that can produce bonus opportunities for offense). Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Rudy Gobert has made 73.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games at home, 11.1% higher than he's converted in all games this year while at home. Rudy Gobert has played 32.3 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's stellar 114.9 points per game while playing at home comes in as the 10th-strongest in the NBA this year. The Pelicans have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert has attempted 5.8 foul shots per game this year, a significant increase from his 5.3 rate last year.

In contrast to last season's 52.0% clip, Jonas Valanciunas's scoring performance has surged this season to 60.7%. The 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense). Jonas Valanciunas will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player production across the board.

Anthony Edwards has been on the court for 31.2 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's stellar 114.9 points per game while playing at home comes in as the 10th-strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against New Orleans is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Pelicans are at home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.3). The Pelicans have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves. In comparison to last year's 4.1 mark, Anthony Edwards's free throws sunk have risen this year to 5.1 per game.

Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram places in the 93rd percentile for field goals sunk away from home, totaling a whopping 8.4 per game this year. Brandon Ingram has made a whopping 36.2% of his attempts from downtown this season, a significant increase from his 37.7 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 32.1 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Minnesota is a positive one for 3-point shots; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 29th-most 3-pointers per game in the league this year (2.8). The 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the league while on their home court this year with respect to 3-point shots. The matchup against Minnesota is a challenging one for scoring; when the Minnesota Timberwolves have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the 15th-least buckets per game in the league this year (5.0). The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Timberwolves).

Relative to last season's 33.1% mark, Kyle Anderson's 3-point proficiency has fallen this season to 0.0%. The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Timberwolves have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has collected 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (6th-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans (continuing possessions that can produce bonus opportunities for offense). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has attempted 24.2 foul shots per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Trey Murphy III has made 2.6 three-pointers per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, placing him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Trey Murphy III lands in the 76th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.4 minutes per game since the start of last season. The 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has attempted 4.2 3-point shots per game this season, significantly higher than his 2.9 rate last season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has tallied 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's stellar 114.9 points per game while playing at home comes in as the 10th-strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against New Orleans is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Pelicans are at home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.3). The Pelicans have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves.

In comparison to last year's 3.2 clip, Naz Reid's 3-point attempts have risen this year to 4.4 per game. Relative to last year's 2.6 rate, Naz Reid's personal fouls per game have declined this year to 1.5. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's stellar 114.9 points per game while playing at home comes in as the 10th-strongest in the NBA this year. This matchup is a hard one for three-pointers; when the Pelicans are the visiting squad, opposing teams have posted the 3rd-lowest three percentage in the league this year (34.1%). The Pelicans have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves.

Relative to last season's 46.4% clip, Herbert Jones's field goal performance has risen this season to 52.8%. Herbert Jones has averaged 30.7 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense).

CJ McCollum has played 32.9 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense). CJ McCollum has attempted 4.5 foul shots per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 3.2 mark last year.

Mike Conley has attempted 7.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's stellar 114.9 points per game while playing at home comes in as the 10th-strongest in the NBA this year. This matchup is a hard one for three-pointers; when the Pelicans are the visiting squad, opposing teams have posted the 3rd-lowest three percentage in the league this year (34.1%). This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 7.3 three attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves.

Karl-Anthony Towns has converted a terrific 9.2 baskets per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 7.1 rate last season. Karl-Anthony Towns has sunk a terrific 46.2% of his three-point shots this season, significantly more than his 37.5 rate last season. Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 32.8 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves's stellar 114.9 points per game while playing at home comes in as the 10th-strongest in the NBA this year. The Pelicans have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Shake Milton has not yet played a game this season.