New Orleans @ Milwaukee Picks & Props

CJ McCollum has successfully made an impressive 3.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this season, significantly more than his 2.8 mark last season. CJ McCollum has tallied 31.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a favorable one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs this year (21.7). The Bucks have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last year's 24.8 clip, Brandon Ingram's points per game have decreased this year to 21.2. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 5th-least aggressive offense in the NBA on the road this year in regard to 3-point attempts. The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. While at home, the Milwaukee Bucks have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). In contrast to last season's 5.4 rate, Brandon Ingram's foul shots made have declined this season to 4.1 per game.

The Bucks will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Damian Lillard has attempted a mere 8.1 free throws per game this year, significantly less than his 9.6 mark last year.

Among all players in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo slots into the 18th percentile for 3-point proficiency playing at home with a a bad 23.3% rate this year. The Bucks will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Malik Beasley has made 3.3 three-pointers per game over the last 15 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's converted over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Among all players in the league, Malik Beasley rates in the 76th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 29.4 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Pelicans, marking this as a strong matchup. The quickest tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas lands in the 83rd percentile for scoring performance away from his home court with a an exceptional 53.6% rate this year. The matchup vs. Brook Lopez is a positive one for shots from the field; when facing fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 12.0 shots made from the field per game (100th percentile). The Bucks have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Jonas Valanciunas has attempted 4.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road.

Herbert Jones has sunk 64.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.9% higher than he's made in all games this season. Herbert Jones has converted 58.6% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games, 20.9% more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a good one; they have allowed the 28th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 5 games (19.8). The Bucks have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Brook Lopez has attempted 4.8 three-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Brook Lopez registers in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 31.7 minutes per game this year. The showdown with Jonas Valanciunas measures in only the 97th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs sinking a colossal 62.9% of their field goal attempts this year. The quickest tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Bobby Portis has made 66.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games at home, 32.4% more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season when playing at home. The quickest tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have brought down 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense). Bobby Portis has attempted 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Zion Williamson has made 100.0% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 56.3% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the year. Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson slots into the 80th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 30.4 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Milwaukee Bucks is a strong one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 24th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (1.8). The Bucks have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Larry Nance Jr. has converted 70.8% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 10.2% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. This matchup is a challenging one for shots from the field; opposing teams have compiled the 8th-lowest Field Goal% in the league over the last 5 games when the Bucks are playing at home (45.9%). The Bucks have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Larry Nance Jr. has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 27.5% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

Trey Murphy III has gone over 11.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Khris Middleton has gone over 17.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.