Brooklyn @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Relative to last season's 57.5% mark, Chimezie Metu's scoring performance has fallen this season to 43.9%. Chimezie Metu has played 9.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the NBA: 10th percentile. The matchup against Brooklyn is a challenging one for field goal attempts; when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 13th-least field goal attempts per game in the league since the start of last season (10.7). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Bradley Beal has attempted 17.3 shots per game at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Bradley Beal has been on the court for 30.8 minutes per game when playing at home since the start of last season, putting him in the 85th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Suns check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games as the visting team. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have shot 45.3% on shots from the field (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nets, branding this as a tough matchup. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a good one for scoring; when the Nets have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 28th-most field goals per game in the NBA since the start of last season (6.7).

Jusuf Nurkic has sunk a lowly 43.2% of his field goal attempts this season, a significant dropoff from his 49.2 mark last season. Jusuf Nurkic has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a challenging one for three-point attempts; when the Brooklyn Nets are playing at home, the other team's starting Cs have averaged the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (0.7). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Mikal Bridges has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 0.1 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled 12.3 points per game (12th-lowest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, branding this as a challenging matchup for offensive productivity. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the league while playing at home this year. On the road, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.1) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Nets's poor 20.0 free throws per game as the away team ranks 3rd-worst in the NBA this year.

In contrast to last year's 35.4% rate, Drew Eubanks's three-point efficiency has spiked this year to 100.0%. The Suns check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games as the visting team. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have shot 45.3% on shots from the field (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nets, branding this as a tough matchup. The Suns have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing on the road. The matchup vs. the Nets is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing squads have attempted a mere 20.4 free throws per game this year (4th-least in the league).

Out of all players in the NBA, Devin Booker ranks in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a colossal 2.9 fouls per game this year. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have come down with 13.4 offensive boards per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Nets (saving possessions that can result in added chances for offense). This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nets, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

Cam Thomas has attempted 19.9 shots from the field per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 7.9 rate last year. Cam Thomas has attempted 6.1 three-point shots per game this year, a significant increase from his 2.3 mark last year. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 9thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 12.3 offensive boards per game this year. In comparison to last year's 3.0 rate, Cam Thomas's number of free throw attempts has spiked this year to 4.3 free throw attempts per game.

The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a tough one for three-point attempts; the other team has tallied the 7th-fewest three attempts per game in the league this year (33.1). The Brooklyn Nets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 9thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 12.3 offensive boards per game this year.

Cameron Johnson has converted an impressive 3.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, a big improvement over his 2.9 rate last year. This year, opposing starting PFs have logged 20.9 points per game (30th-most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, creating a strong matchup for offensive output. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 9thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 12.3 offensive boards per game this year. Cameron Johnson has sunk a terrific 100.0% of his foul shots this year, significantly higher than his 78.0 rate last year.

Spencer Dinwiddie has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 higher than he's accumulated overall this season. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the league while playing at home this year. On the road, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.1) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Nets's poor 20.0 free throws per game as the away team ranks 3rd-worst in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 3.3 foul shots per game this year when the Suns are the visiting squad (11th-least in the NBA).

Royce O'Neale has converted just 31.7% of his shots from the field this year, significantly lower than his 38.4 mark last year. Among all players in the league, Royce O'Neale slots into the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 2.7 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the league while playing at home this year. On the road, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.1) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Royce O'Neale has made a measly 50.0% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit less than his 76.7 rate last year.

The Brooklyn Nets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 9thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 12.3 offensive boards per game this year. Compared to last season's 3.0 clip, Nic Claxton's number of foul shots has risen this season to 3.0 foul shots per game.

Relative to last year's 48.5% mark, Kevin Durant's field goal proficiency has spiked this year to 57.8%. Kevin Durant has made an impressive 52.1% of his 3-point attempts this season, a sizeable increase from his 37.3 rate last season. Kevin Durant has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Suns check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games as the visting team. The matchup against the Nets is a favorable one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting SFs this year (19.5).

Dorian Finney-Smith has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.