Los Angeles @ San Antonio props

Rui Hachimura has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 0.9 more than he's averaged overall this year on the road. The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). In contrast to last season's 76.0% rate, Rui Hachimura's free-throw efficiency has fallen this season to 38.3%. The matchup vs. the Spurs is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 3.1 free throws per game this year (6th-least in the league). Rui Hachimura figures to experience a decrease in production for all stats considering being on the road in this game.

Among all players in the league, D'Angelo Russell places in the 80th percentile for field goal attempts, putting up 12.8 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell registers in the 82nd percentile for three-pointers hit, compiling 2.1 per game this year. The Lakers rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 21.6 points per game (30th-most in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, designating this as a favorable matchup for offensive efficiency. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games as the home team.

This year when they are playing at home, their opposition has shot 38.8% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the league) against the Spurs, branding this as a strong matchup. The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has attempted 26.6 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line. Austin Reaves figures to suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories considering playing away from home in this matchup.

Relative to last year's 11.1 rate, Jeremy Sochan's points per game have increased this year to 13.6. In comparison to last year's 23.1% clip, Jeremy Sochan's three-point effectiveness has increased this year to 33.8%. Jeremy Sochan has tallied an impressive 30.9 minutes per game this season, significantly more than his 25.5 minutes per game last season. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 19.3 points per game (24th-most in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive productivity. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year.

Compared to last season's 18.9 mark, Devin Vassell's points per game have jumped this season to 20.7. Compared to last year's 2.5 clip, Devin Vassell's 3-pointers drained have surged this year to 3.0 per game. In contrast to last year's 31.3 mark, Devin Vassell's playing time has spiked this year to 32.4 minutes per game. The matchup against Los Angeles is a positive one for three-point attempts; when the Los Angeles Lakers have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 28th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year.

This year when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have shot 23.3% on three-pointers (15th-worst in the league) vs. the Spurs, creating a challenging matchup. The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Taurean Prince should experience a decrease in output across the board considering playing on the visting team in this game.

Compared to last year's 21.3 rate, LeBron James's shots from the field have fallen this year to 17.4 per game. The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). LeBron James has attempted a measly 5.1 foul shots per game this year, quite a bit less than his 5.9 mark last year. The matchup vs. the Spurs is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 3.1 free throws per game this year (6th-least in the league). LeBron James will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally worsens stat production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Anthony Davis rates in the 15th percentile for three-point attempts, compiling 0.7 per game this year. In comparison to last season's 2.4 rate, Anthony Davis's personal fouls per game have spiked this season to 3.1. The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting Cs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) against the Spurs, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line. Anthony Davis is expected to experience a decrease in production across the board as a result of playing away from home in this contest.

In contrast to last year's 40.9% clip, Malaki Branham's scoring prowess has spiked this year to 43.9%. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which should increase opportunities for the Spurs. Malaki Branham has sunk a terrific 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this season, significantly higher than his 88.3 rate last season. Malaki Branham will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises stat production in all facets of the game.

Compared to last year's 11.6 mark, Zach Collins's points per game have surged this year to 15.3. Zach Collins has made a whopping 55.5% of his field goals this year, a big improvement over his 53.4 rate last year. The matchup against the Lakers is a challenging one for field goals; the other team has put up the 6th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (45.2%). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which should increase opportunities for the Spurs.

Relative to last season's 43.3% mark, Cam Reddish's field goal performance has dropped this season to 32.1%. Cam Reddish has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.3 more than he's tallied overall this year at home. The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against San Antonio is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 2.5 foul shots per game since the start of last season when the Spurs have the home court advantage (10th-least in the NBA). Cam Reddish will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Victor Wembanyama has attempted 16.3 shots per game while on the road this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. Victor Wembanyama has been on the court for 29.9 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking in the 75th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which should increase opportunities for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama has made 87.1% of his free throws over the last 10 games at home, 8.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this season while at home.

In comparison to last year's 8.7 clip, Keldon Johnson's shots hit have increased this year to 7.2 per game. Compared to last season's 6.8 rate, Keldon Johnson's three-point attempts have spiked this season to 6.6 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Keldon Johnson slots into the 85th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 32.6 minutes per game away from home this year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a positive one for 3-point attempts; when the Lakers are on the road, opposing starting PFs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.6). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Tre Jones places in the 24th percentile for personal fouls, tallying only 1.3 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a challenging one for field goals; the other team has put up the 6th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (45.2%). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA while on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which should increase opportunities for the Spurs. This matchup is a hard one for getting to the foul line; their opposition has attempted just 19.2 foul shots per game when the Los Angeles Lakers are the visiting team this year (2nd-least in the NBA).

The Lakers rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games as the home team. The Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should increase possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. This year, opposing teams have captured 10.5 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Spurs (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense).

Doug McDermott has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.