Charlotte @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Nick Richards has successfully made 67.0% of his field goals this year, placing him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. Nick Richards has sunk 100.0% of his 3-point attempts since the start of last season, putting him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Nick Richards has been on the court for 28.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The matchup vs. Jonas Valanciunas is a strong one for scoring; when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have converted a whopping 63.8% of their field goals (93rd percentile). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). This year when they are on the road, opposing squads have collected 11.9 offensive boards per game (5th-most in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (saving possessions that can produce additional opportunities for offense). LaMelo Ball stands to suffer a reduction in efficiency across the board as a result of being on the road in this matchup.

Herbert Jones has made 56.4% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games, 20.3% higher than he's converted from three in all games this season. The matchup against the Hornets is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (2.5). The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Herbert Jones has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 7.6% higher than he's sunk overall this year while playing at home.

Brandon Ingram has made 42.2% of his attempts from beyond the arc while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the league. Brandon Ingram has tallied 33.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 88th percentile. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a favorable one; when the Hornets are on the road, they have allowed the 27th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs over the last 5 games (22.3). The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington slots into the 82nd percentile for three-point attempts without the home court advantage, compiling 5.3 per game this year. Over the last 15 games, the other team has notched 108.7 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 10 games, opposing teams have attempted 20.5 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the foul line.

CJ McCollum has successfully made 3.2 3-point shots per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the NBA. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 85th percentile. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). CJ McCollum ought to see an increase in production across the board as a result of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Larry Nance Jr. has sunk 70.8% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 12.8% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Larry Nance Jr. has made 64.3% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 17.4% more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year. Compared to last year's 2.1 mark, Larry Nance Jr.'s personal fouls per game have fallen this year to 1.2. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Brandon Miller has attempted 6.5 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games while on the road, 1.1 higher than he's attempted overall this year on the road. Brandon Miller has averaged 29.8 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Brandon Miller has made 85.7% of his foul shots over the last 10 games on the road, 10.3% more than he's put through the net overall this season away from his home court.

Terry Rozier has attempted 9.0 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Terry Rozier has tallied 35.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 97th percentile. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (27th-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, marking this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Terry Rozier has made 6.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Trey Murphy III lands in the 87th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc with the home court advantage, logging 6.0 per game this year. Compared to last season's 2.0 clip, Trey Murphy III's personal fouls per game have declined this season to 1.0. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Trey Murphy III should get a boost in productivity in all facets of the game on account of having the home court advantage in this game.

Zion Williamson has sunk 75.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games at home, 25.0% higher than he's converted overall this season on his home court. Zion Williamson has averaged 29.8 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a positive one for scoring; opposing starting PFs have put up the 30th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (55.8%). The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jonas Valanciunas has converted 56.7% of his field goals this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made 50.0% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 12.8% higher than he's made from three in all games this year. The number of points registered against Nick Richards has been quite high (17.5 per game) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jose Alvarado has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.