Charlotte @ Indiana Picks & Props

This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 11.3 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, making this a tough matchup. The Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Indiana Pacers. The Charlotte Hornets have given up the most offensive boards per game (13.8) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). In regard to getting to the foul line, the Indiana Pacers's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game rates 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (13th-lowest in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

As it relates to offense, the Hornets's lackluster 106.2 points per game rates weakest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a hard one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting PFs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. While at home, the Pacers have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Miles Bridges will likely experience a decrease in performance across the board considering playing away from home in this matchup.

Out of all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington places in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 2.6 fouls per game away from his home court this year. As it relates to offense, the Hornets's lackluster 106.2 points per game rates weakest in the league over the last 10 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. While at home, the Pacers have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 73.9% rate, P.J. Washington's foul-shot ability has decreased this season to 64.5%.

Bennedict Mathurin has scored 19.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's scored in all games this season. The fastest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Bennedict Mathurin has made 5.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's put through the net overall this year. Bennedict Mathurin will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production across the board.

Among all players in the league, Terry Rozier places in the 94th percentile for shots taken, logging 18.2 per game this year. Terry Rozier has attempted 8.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Out of all players in the league, Terry Rozier ranks in the 97th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.7 minutes per game this year. The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the fastest pace offense in the league this year (the Pacers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 10thbest in in the league while on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Nick Richards rates in the 98th percentile for field goal proficiency with a an excellent 69.7% rate this year. Nick Richards has converted 100.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc since the start of last season, putting him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the league. Nick Richards has tallied 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the fastest pace offense in the league this year (the Pacers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 10thbest in in the league while on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

The Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Indiana Pacers. The Charlotte Hornets have given up the most offensive boards per game (13.8) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). In contrast to last year's 1.6 mark, Buddy Hield's number of foul shots has decreased this year to 0.6 foul shots per game. In regard to getting to the foul line, the Indiana Pacers's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game rates 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Obi Toppin has converted a whopping 60.2% of his field goal attempts this year, quite a bit higher than his 42.0 mark last year. Obi Toppin has made 46.6% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 12.7% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a strong one for scoring; the opposition's starting PFs have shot for the 30th-highest FG% in the league this year (55.8%). The fastest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Aaron Nesmith has sunk 2.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's sunk over the course of the season. The fastest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Nesmith stands to see a spike in productivity across the board due to having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Compared to last season's 30.6% mark, Bruce Brown's 3-point effectiveness has diminished this season to 21.2%. Bruce Brown has committed 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 1.1 more than he's committed in all games this season at home. The Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Indiana Pacers. The Charlotte Hornets have given up the most offensive boards per game (13.8) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). In regard to getting to the foul line, the Indiana Pacers's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game rates 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Brandon Miller has attempted 15.6 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Brandon Miller has attempted 7.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Brandon Miller has been on the court for 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 4.8 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year on the road. The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the fastest pace offense in the league this year (the Pacers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 10thbest in in the league while on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the league, Myles Turner registers in the 82nd percentile for field goals hit, putting up a massive 6.0 per game this year. The matchup vs. Nick Richards is a favorable one for shots from downtown; when Richards is playing on the road fellow starting Cs this year, they have successfully made a colossal 62.9% of their treys (100th percentile). The fastest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Myles Turner measures in the 85th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, logging a monstrous 3.9 free throw attempts per game when playing at home this year.

Gordon Hayward has sunk 55.8% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 11.3% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Gordon Hayward has made 40.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games on the road, 10.0% more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season while on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Gordon Hayward ranks in the 84th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 32.7 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have put up 19.0 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Pacers, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive production. The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the fastest pace offense in the league this year (the Pacers).

Ish Smith has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

T.J. McConnell has gone over 8.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.