Minnesota @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

In contrast to last year's 2.8 clip, Patrick Beverley's personal fouls per game have declined this year to 1.7. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense). This year, opposing squads have attempted 20.6 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Jaden McDaniels has converted 53.6% of his field goal attempts when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the NBA. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 116.3 points per game while playing on the road measures as the 9th-best in the league over the last 10 games. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone when it comes to getting T'ed up. The 5th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). While on their home court, the Philadelphia 76ers have given up the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.5) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Edwards figures to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board as a result of being on the road in this game.

Naz Reid has sunk 2.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. Naz Reid has tallied a measly 1.6 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit less than his 2.6 fouls per game last season. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 116.3 points per game while playing on the road measures as the 9th-best in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have registered 98.8 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, resulting in a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert lands in the 82nd percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 32.0 minutes per game away from his home court this year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 116.3 points per game while playing on the road measures as the 9th-best in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers is a tough one for three-point shots; the other team has put up the lowest 3-point percentage in the league over the last 5 games (28.0%). The matchup vs. Joel Embiid is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have finished with a colossal 1.0 treys per game (97th percentile). The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 10th-least aggressive team in the league this year has been the 76ers. The matchup with Rudy Gobert measures in the 17th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs hitting only 5.2 baskets per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the 76ers.

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 10th-least aggressive team in the league this year has been the 76ers. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on shots from the field (15th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves, marking this as a hard matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the 76ers. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (10th-least in the NBA).

Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 91st percentile, tallying a whopping 22.2 points per game this year. Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 86th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 33.1 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 116.3 points per game while playing on the road measures as the 9th-best in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Philadelphia is a strong one for three-pointers; when the 76ers are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have shot for the 29th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (45.6%). The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Among all players in the league, De'Anthony Melton lands in the 77th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc on his home court, registering 4.9 per game this year. The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Timberwolves are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 27th-most treys per game in the NBA this year (2.6). The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense). Kelly Oubre Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves player production in all stat categories.

Paul Reed has converted 66.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games at home, 16.7% higher than he's sunk overall this year playing at home. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense). This year, opposing squads have attempted 20.6 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Tobias Harris has successfully made 55.3% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 22.0% higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Tobias Harris has been on the court for 33.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 89th percentile. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

Kyle Anderson has averaged just 0.0 technical fouls per game this year, quite a bit less than his 0.1 technicals per game last year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 116.3 points per game while playing on the road measures as the 9th-best in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have registered 98.8 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, resulting in a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The matchup vs. the 76ers may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team has attempted a lowly 20.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the 76ers are playing at home (8th-least in the league).

The 5th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). While on their home court, the Philadelphia 76ers have given up the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.5) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 0.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (14th-least in the NBA). Mike Conley should suffer a reduction in output in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this game.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.