Brooklyn @ Cleveland Picks & Props

Sam Merrill has sunk 3.4 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Sam Merrill has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 24th percentile -- among the NBA's lowest-fouling. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Sam Merrill has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 16.7% more than he's sunk in all games this season. This matchup is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; their opposition has attempted a lowly 21.6 foul shots per game when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting team this year (6th-least in the NBA).

The Cavaliers rank as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year. The 4th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Cavaliers. Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, opposing teams have grabbed 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-most in the league) vs. the Nets (preserving possessions that can generate extra chances for offense).

Cam Thomas has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league when it comes to getting T'ed up (81st percentile). The Nets have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home. Over the last 20 games when they are away from home, opposing squads have averaged 37.1% on 3-pointers (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Nets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Nets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).

Dorian Finney-Smith has converted an impressive 2.3 three-pointers per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.7 rate last season. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 15 games, opposing clubs have snagged 8.9 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise create further opportunities for offense). Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 30.0% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 5.8 free throws per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

The Nets have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have scored 12.1 points per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, making this a difficult matchup for offensive productivity. The Nets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Nets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (13th-lowest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

The Nets have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 3.9 3-point attempts per game (13th-lowest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking this as a difficult matchup. The Nets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Nets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Cameron Johnson is expected to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board due to being on the road in this game.

Out of all players in the league, Dean Wade comes in at the 75th percentile for three-point performance on his home court with a a terrific 40.1% rate this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Dean Wade figures to see a rise in effectiveness in all stat categories considering having the home court advantage in this game.

Donovan Mitchell has attempted 20.8 shots per game this year, placing him in the 99th percentile among all players in the league. Donovan Mitchell has attempted 8.8 threes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Donovan Mitchell has tallied 34.9 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 94th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup against Brooklyn is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Brooklyn Nets are on the road, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (3.5). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Max Strus comes in at the 81st percentile for field goal attempts, registering 12.2 per game this year. Max Strus has attempted 9.4 treys per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Max Strus has been on the court for a terrific 34.5 minutes per game this season, a significant increase from his 28.4 minutes per game last season. This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 6.2 3-point attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, designating this as a positive matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Caris LeVert has sunk 7.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the net in all games this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). This matchup is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; their opposition has attempted a lowly 21.6 foul shots per game when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting team this year (6th-least in the NBA). Caris LeVert should see an increase in productivity in all facets of the game due to possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie ranks in the 89th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 6.2 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie places in the 80th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 30.8 minutes per game away from home this year. The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a strong one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 29th-highest three percentage in the league this year (41.4%). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 15 games, opposing clubs have snagged 8.9 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise create further opportunities for offense).

Relative to last year's 0.0% rate, Nic Claxton's three-point proficiency has jumped this year to 100.0%. The matchup vs. Jarrett Allen is a favorable one for shots from the field; when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have successfully made a monstrous 60.8% of their field goals (83rd percentile). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 15 games, opposing clubs have snagged 8.9 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise create further opportunities for offense). Nic Claxton has attempted 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Jarrett Allen has sunk 8.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 higher than he's converted in all games this season. Out of all players in the league, Jarrett Allen registers in the 77th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 29.9 minutes per game this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jarrett Allen has attempted 4.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this year. Jarrett Allen will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally boosts player production in all stat categories.

Georges Niang has gone over 9.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

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