Minnesota @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on the road. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has collected 8.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about bonus chances for offense). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has made 85.7% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 12.4% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year while playing on the road. This year, the other team has attempted 22.3 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Nic Claxton has successfully made 64.2% of his field goals while at home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. In contrast to last year's 0.0% clip, Nic Claxton's 3-point ability has surged this year to 50.0%. Nic Claxton has averaged 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 7.0 higher than he's averaged overall this season at home. The Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing teams have attempted a mere 21.8 free throws per game this year (5th-least in the NBA).

The Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% more than he's put through the net overall this season when playing at home. The matchup vs. Minnesota may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Timberwolves are away from home (25th-most in the league). Dorian Finney-Smith will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Mike Conley places in the 88th percentile for 3-point shots sunk away from home, posting 2.3 per game this year. Mike Conley has tallied 29.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 76th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on the road. The matchup vs. the Nets is a strong one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 29th-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.9). Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has collected 8.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about bonus chances for offense).

Relative to last season's 1.5 clip, Lonnie Walker IV's three-point shots sunk have surged this season to 2.3 per game. Lonnie Walker IV has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (22nd percentile). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to opposing squads this year (107.8). The Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing teams have attempted a mere 21.8 free throws per game this year (5th-least in the NBA).

The matchup against the Nets is a tough one; they have given up the 13th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (14.6). The 9th-slowest pace team in the league this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league at home this year, which should decrease plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Karl-Anthony Towns stands to experience a decrease in production for all stats in light of being on the road in this game.

Anthony Edwards has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 0.8 more than he's accumulated over the course of the season on the road. The 9th-slowest pace team in the league this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league at home this year, which should decrease plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 0.8 foul shots per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Nets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Spencer Dinwiddie has sunk 41.7% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 10.2% more than he's sunk overall this season. Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 6.0 threes per game this year, placing him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. Spencer Dinwiddie has played 30.7 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 3.5 foul shots per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Jaden McDaniels has made 2.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on the road. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, marking this as a good matchup for offensive efficiency. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has collected 8.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about bonus chances for offense). Jaden McDaniels has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 19.6% more than he's made overall this year when playing away from home.

Among all players in the league, Naz Reid registers in the 80th percentile for 3-point shots scored while on the road, posting 1.8 per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on the road. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has collected 8.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about bonus chances for offense). This year, the other team has attempted 22.3 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert places in the 6th percentile for three-point attempts, averaging 0.1 per game this year. The showdown with Nic Claxton registers in the 7th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs compiling only 11.7 points per game this year when they are on the away squad. The 9th-slowest pace team in the league this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league at home this year, which should decrease plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

When it comes to offense, the Nets's subpar 108.4 points per game places 5th-lowest in the league over the last 10 games. The 3rd-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA this year has been the Nets. The Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the other team has secured 10.6 offensive rebounds per game (10th-highest in the league) against the Timberwolves (continuing possessions that can lead to extra opportunities for offense).

Mikal Bridges has attempted 19.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Mikal Bridges has attempted 9.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges ranks in the 92nd percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 34.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Timberwolves are away from home, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 27th-most 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.6). The Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Cameron Johnson has attempted 6.2 treys per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Cameron Johnson has converted 93.3% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 20.7% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season at home. Cameron Johnson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally increases player production in all stat categories.

Kyle Anderson has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

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