Brooklyn @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson slots into the 84th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.6 fouls per game on his home court this year. In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the least aggressive team in the league on their home court over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 11.4 points per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, resulting in a difficult matchup for offensive performance. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Pelicans. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team has captured 11.7 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (saving possessions that can spark extra opportunities for offense).

Brandon Ingram has accumulated 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated overall this year at home. In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the least aggressive team in the league on their home court over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Pelicans. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team has captured 11.7 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (saving possessions that can spark extra opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas lands in the 97th percentile for personal fouls, logging a colossal 3.2 fouls per game this year. In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the least aggressive team in the league on their home court over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. When guarding other starting Cs, Nic Claxton ranks in the 3rd percentile with only 0.9 3-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Pelicans. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team has captured 11.7 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (saving possessions that can spark extra opportunities for offense).

Compared to last year's 0.0% mark, Nic Claxton's three-point ability has risen this year to 100.0%. The rate of shots sunk against Jonas Valanciunas has been remarkably high (61.9%) when he is at home and matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a rise in possessions today from sharing the court with the 3rd-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Pelicans). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Nic Claxton has successfully made a terrific 65.4% of his free throw attempts this season, significantly higher than his 57.9 mark last season.

Larry Nance Jr. has successfully made 72.9% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 19.0% higher than he's converted overall this season. Larry Nance Jr. has converted 50.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 9.1% more than he's sunk in all games this year. The Pelicans rank as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup against the Nets is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; their opposition has attempted a mere 21.3 foul shots per game this year (6th-least in the NBA).

CJ McCollum has converted 4.0 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 higher than he's made from downtown in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 33.5 minutes per game this year. The Pelicans rank as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. This year when they are at home, opposing starting PGs have totaled 3.5 3-pointers per game (30th-most in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, creating a favorable matchup. The 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans.

Cameron Johnson has successfully made 59.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 10.9% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a rise in possessions today from sharing the court with the 3rd-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Pelicans). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Spencer Dinwiddie has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's committed over the course of the year. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 2nd-least efficient shooting team in the NBA over the last 10 games. The 7th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Nets. While playing at home, the Pelicans have allowed the 6th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Spencer Dinwiddie stands to experience a decrease in effectiveness across the board considering being on the road in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Dorian Finney-Smith comes in at the 88th percentile for 3-point shots made, posting 2.4 per game this year. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a rise in possessions today from sharing the court with the 3rd-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Pelicans). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 30.0% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges measures in the 90th percentile for shots, logging 16.4 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges lands in the 84th percentile for three-point attempts, compiling 5.6 per game this year. Mikal Bridges has averaged 34.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 90th percentile. The matchup against the Pelicans is a good one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.1). The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a rise in possessions today from sharing the court with the 3rd-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Pelicans).

Royce O'Neale has not yet played a game this season.