New Orleans @ San Antonio Picks & Props

Devin Vassell has attempted 16.2 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted overall this year. Devin Vassell has attempted 7.2 shots from downtown per game this year, placing him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Devin Vassell has been called for 0.9 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 15th percentile -- among the NBA's least-whistled. When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the San Antonio Spurs.

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 3rd-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Spurs). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the road team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have captured 10.2 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Spurs (losing possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense). Herbert Jones has successfully made 3.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.5 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year on the road.

CJ McCollum has attempted 7.2 threes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum lands in the 86th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 32.7 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 49.5% on field goal attempts (30th-best in the league) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in a favorable matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 3rd-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Spurs).

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 3rd-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Spurs). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the road team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have captured 10.2 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Spurs (losing possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense).

When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 6.2 three attempts per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, labeling this as a positive matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Spurs. Away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.1) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

This year, the opposition's starting Cs have shot 14.6% on 3-pointers (15th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, identifying this as a tough matchup. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Spurs grade out 8thworst in in the league with just 10.1 offensive boards per game this year.

When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The matchup against the Pelicans is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 28th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.4). The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Spurs. Away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.1) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

The Pelicans rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league while on the road this year in regard to three-pointers. This year, opposing clubs have averaged 38.5% on threes (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Spurs, creating a strong matchup. This year when they are away from home, their opposition has attempted 26.0 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Spurs, finding it easy to draw fouls. Trey Murphy III will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to lower player performance across the board.

Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson registers in the 94th percentile for shots from the field sunk while playing away from home, registering a colossal 8.6 per game this year. Zion Williamson has sunk 50.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 10.0% more than he's made over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson comes in at the 79th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 30.4 minutes per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 3rd-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Spurs).

Zach Collins has made 50.2% of his field goals this year, placing him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Zach Collins has converted 61.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 22.0% more than he's made from downtown in all games this season with the home court advantage. Zach Collins has averaged an impressive 26.8 minutes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 22.4 minutes per game last year. When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Out of all players in the league, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 94th percentile for field goal attempts, totaling 17.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 88th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 33.1 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 47.8% on field goal attempts (27th-best in the league) against the Spurs, branding this as a favorable matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 3rd-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Spurs).

Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas lands in the 81st percentile for shooting performance away from his home court with a a superb 52.8% rate this year. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a positive one; when the Spurs are on their home court, they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting Cs this year (17.0). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 3rd-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Spurs). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the road team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Keldon Johnson has converted 56.7% of his treys over the last 5 games at home, 12.3% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season while at home. Among all players in the NBA, Keldon Johnson registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.6 minutes per game this year. When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 5.5 three attempts per game (29th-most in the league) against the Pelicans, identifying this as a positive matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Out of all players in the NBA, Tre Jones ranks in the 21st percentile for personal fouls, averaging just 1.3 fouls per game this year. When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Spurs. Away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.1) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

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

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

Doug McDermott has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.