Charlotte @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal slots into the 80th percentile for shooting proficiency with a an excellent 51.6% rate since the start of last season. Bradley Beal has converted 37.2% of his three-pointers since the start of last season, putting him in the 80th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a good one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 28th-most 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Jusuf Nurkic ranks in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, posting a colossal 3.6 fouls per game this year. The Phoenix Suns check in as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games in regard to three-point attempts. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should reduce plays for the Phoenix Suns. Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have snagged 13.1 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Hornets (saving possessions that can spark extra chances for offense). This matchup is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team has attempted a colossal 24.0 foul shots per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Eric Gordon rates in the 90th percentile for threes scored playing at home, putting up 2.6 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Eric Gordon places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 31.5 minutes per game at home this year. The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Eric Gordon has sunk 94.4% of his foul shots over the last 6 games at home, 15.3% more than he's converted over the course of the year at home.

P.J. Washington has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game on the road this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. In regard to scoring, the Hornets's lackluster 106.9 points per game rates fewest in the league over the last 15 games. The Hornets have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the other team has attempted 25.8 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, easily managing to draw fouls.

Brandon Miller has been called for 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (88th percentile). In regard to scoring, the Hornets's lackluster 106.9 points per game rates fewest in the league over the last 15 games. The Hornets have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Suns may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 1.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games (12th-least in the league).

Grayson Allen has attempted 11.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted overall this season. Grayson Allen has successfully made 3.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's made from three in all games this year. Grayson Allen has averaged 33.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 86th percentile. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have posted 22.3 points per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Hornets, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive productivity. The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant slots into the 98th percentile, putting up a monstrous 28.4 points per game on his home court this year. Out of all players in the league, Kevin Durant measures in the 95th percentile for three-point performance with a an outstanding 47.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the league, Kevin Durant slots into the 98th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 36.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year. This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 55.8% on field goal attempts (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Hornets, creating a positive matchup. The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker has averaged 27.0 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 97th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Devin Booker measures in the 97th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 35.9 minutes per game this year. The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). In contrast to last season's 5.7 clip, Devin Booker's foul shots made have surged this season to 6.8 per game.

In regard to scoring, the Hornets's lackluster 106.9 points per game rates fewest in the league over the last 15 games. The Hornets have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Phoenix Suns have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Terry Rozier will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player production in all facets of the game.

Cody Martin has made 40.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 7.7% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season when playing away from home. The Suns have played at the 8th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 14 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Cody Martin has made 33.3% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 8.3% higher than he's converted overall this year when playing away from home.