Boston @ Houston Picks & Props

The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a hard one for shots from the field; the other team has shot for the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (45.2%). The Houston Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted a mere 19.4 foul shots per game this year (least in the league). Jae'Sean Tate is expected to see a rise in output across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a hard one for shots from the field; the other team has shot for the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (45.2%). The Houston Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Holiday has made 86.9% of his free throws this year, putting him in the 84th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted a mere 19.4 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).

The Celtics check in as the 6th-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 21.7% on threes (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, designating this as a tough matchup. The 8th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics. Sam Hauser has attempted 0.3 foul shots per game this year, ranking him in the 11th percentile among all players in the NBA. Sam Hauser will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces stat production for all stats.

Kristaps Porzingis has scored 19.1 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 87th percentile. Kristaps Porzingis has been on the court for 29.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 78th percentile. The matchup vs. Alperen Sengun is a strong one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when Sengun is at home and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted an enormous 2.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game (93rd percentile). The Rockets have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks slots into the 80th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a a phenomenal 39.4% rate this year. Dillon Brooks has been on the court for 29.8 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 6.7 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, creating a strong matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

The Houston Rockets have been the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Boston Celtics have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Rockets. Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense). The faceoff with Kristaps Porzingis when it comes to drawing fouls registers in the 21st percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting a mere 2.8 foul shots per game this year.

The Celtics check in as the 6th-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Houston is a hard one for three-pointers; when the Rockets are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have posted the 14th-lowest three rate in the league this year (26.1%). The 8th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics. Relative to last year's 8.1 clip, Jayson Tatum's number of free throws has declined this year to 6.8 free throws per game. Jayson Tatum will likely experience a decrease in output across the board considering playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Payton Pritchard has successfully made 2.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season on the road. The Rockets have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Rockets (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). Payton Pritchard has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 23.6% higher than he's sunk overall this year.

Fred VanVleet has attempted 7.6 3-pointers per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 95th percentile among all players in the league. Fred VanVleet has averaged 35.6 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 threes per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, identifying this as a strong matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

The Houston Rockets have been the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SGs have shot 38.1% on field goal attempts (12th-weakest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, branding this as a hard matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Rockets. Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense). Jalen Green has attempted a measly 4.5 foul shots per game this season, significantly less than his 6.1 mark last season.

Derrick White has sunk 3.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's converted over the course of the year without the home court advantage. Derrick White has been on the court for 32.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 85th percentile. The Rockets have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Rockets (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the league, Amen Thompson places in the 11th percentile for three-point ability with the home court advantage with a a poor 18.3% rate this year. The Houston Rockets have been the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Boston Celtics have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Rockets. Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. the Celtics is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.3 foul shots per game this year (15th-least in the NBA).

Jaylen Brown has made 9.9 baskets per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.4 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year away from his home court. Jaylen Brown has been on the court for 33.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 89th percentile. The Rockets have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Rockets (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense).

Cam Whitmore has converted 70.3% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 14.9% higher than he's made overall this year while at home. Cam Whitmore has attempted 4.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted overall this season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Cam Whitmore will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to raise player performance for all stats.

Among all players in the league, Jrue Holiday comes in at the 81st percentile for 3-point shots sunk, registering 2.0 per game this year. Jrue Holiday has averaged 33.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The Rockets have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Rockets (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense).