Utah @ Charlotte props

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 4.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Jazz). This matchup is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing squads have attempted just 19.4 foul shots per game when the Utah Jazz are on the road this year (2nd-least in the NBA). Nick Smith Jr. will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boost player production in all stat categories.

Walker Kessler has converted 80.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 12.7% more than he's made over the course of the season. Walker Kessler has successfully made 100.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games on the road, 68.8% higher than he's made in all games this year without the home court advantage. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 15thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Utah Jazz is a tough one for threes; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the 15th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (26.5%). The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Charlotte Hornets rank 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 7.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. On the road, the Jazz have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the NBA) against the Utah Jazz, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

P.J. Washington has successfully made 56.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.9% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. P.J. Washington has converted 43.3% of his treys over the last 5 games, 11.4% more than he's converted over the course of the season. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Jazz). P.J. Washington has attempted 4.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. This matchup is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing squads have attempted just 19.4 foul shots per game when the Utah Jazz are on the road this year (2nd-least in the NBA).

Kris Dunn has sunk 59.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 8.6% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Kris Dunn has sunk 52.8% of his shots from downtown over the last 11 games on the road, 17.0% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year away from home. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 15thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

John Collins has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 88th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The Jazz check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league while playing on the road this year. The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court, which ought to reduce plays for the Jazz. This matchup is a good one for getting to the foul line; when the Hornets are at home, opposing teams have attempted a massive 24.4 free throws per game this year (7th-most in the NBA). John Collins is expected to suffer a drop-off in performance for all stats in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Miles Bridges has sunk 53.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 6.3% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season at home. Miles Bridges has converted 3.4 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 more than he's sunk overall this season while at home. Miles Bridges has averaged 37.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The matchup against the Utah Jazz is a good one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Jazz).

Jordan Clarkson has attempted a lowly 5.6 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 7.5 rate last season. The Jazz check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league while playing on the road this year. This year, their opposition has shot 39.6% on 3-pointers (highest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, designating this as a strong matchup. The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court, which ought to reduce plays for the Jazz. This matchup is a good one for getting to the foul line; when the Hornets are at home, opposing teams have attempted a massive 24.4 free throws per game this year (7th-most in the NBA).

This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 6.0 three attempts per game (23rd-most in the league) vs. the Jazz, making this a favorable matchup. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Jazz). Cody Martin has successfully made 50.0% of his free throws over the last 6 games at home, 50.0% more than he's converted over the course of the season when playing at home. The matchup against the Utah Jazz may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 2.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (22nd-most in the league). Cody Martin will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player production in all facets of the game.

The Jazz check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league while playing on the road this year. The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court, which ought to reduce plays for the Jazz. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Lauri Markkanen stands to see a decline in efficiency in all facets of the game due to playing on the visting team in this game.

Collin Sexton has scored 24.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's scored in all games this season. Collin Sexton has sunk 52.4% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 18.9% more than he's made in all games this season. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 2.5 3-pointers per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, making this a favorable matchup. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 15thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Brandon Miller has averaged 2.3 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Charlotte Hornets rank 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 7.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. On the road, the Jazz have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.0 free throws per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Jazz, struggling to draw fouls.

The Jazz check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league while playing on the road this year. The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court, which ought to reduce plays for the Jazz. Simone Fontecchio will likely suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

The Hornets have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Charlotte Hornets rank 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 7.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. On the road, the Jazz have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

LaMelo Ball has converted 11.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.0 higher than he's converted overall this season at home. LaMelo Ball has successfully made 46.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games at home, 10.9% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season while playing at home. Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball slots into the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 32.4 minutes per game this year. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Jazz). In contrast to last season's 3.4 mark, LaMelo Ball's number of foul shots has increased this season to 4.7 foul shots per game.

Kelly Olynyk has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Ochai Agbaji has gone over 3.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Keyonte George has gone over 8.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.