New York @ Charlotte Picks & Props

Miles McBride has sunk 57.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 12.9% more than he's converted in all games this season while on the road. Out of all players in the league, Miles McBride places in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a lowly 1.1 fouls per game on the road this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games, the other team has captured 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense). Miles McBride has converted 83.3% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 8.3% more than he's converted overall this year.

Among all players in the league, Josh Hart rates in the 89th percentile for technical fouls, compiling a colossal 0.1 fouls per game this year. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the New York Knicks. Josh Hart will likely suffer a reduction in productivity across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.

Jalen Brunson has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 0.1 higher than he's accumulated overall this year on the road. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied 11.3 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Hornets, designating this as a tough matchup. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the New York Knicks. The matchup against the Hornets is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.9 foul shots per game this year (13th-least in the league).

Nick Richards has compiled 14.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's compiled overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Nick Richards registers in the 100th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a a very good 100.0% rate since the start of last season. Nick Richards has averaged 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 10.0 higher than he's averaged overall this season at home. The clash with Isaiah Hartenstein slots into the 90th percentile with rival starting Cs making a whopping 47.1% of their 3-pointers this year when they are playing at home. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus chances for offense).

This year, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 4.8 three attempts per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Knicks, labeling this as a hard matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 15 games playing at home. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the New York Knicks. Out of all players in the NBA, Precious Achiuwa registers in the 11th percentile for foul-shot ability with a a weak 59.2% rate this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Hornets, finding it difficult to draw fouls. Precious Achiuwa is expected to suffer a reduction in efficiency for all stats considering playing away from home in this game.

Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games, the other team has captured 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense).

Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have averaged 35.6 3-point attempts per game (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, labeling this as a strong matchup. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the New York Knicks. Isaiah Hartenstein will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to reduce stat production in all stat categories.

This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus chances for offense). This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.3 foul shots per game (25th-most in the NBA) against the Knicks, easily managing to get to the free-throw line. Cody Martin stands to see a rise in productivity across the board on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

O.G. Anunoby has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league when it comes to technicals (76th percentile). The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the New York Knicks. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Hornets, finding it difficult to draw fouls. O.G. Anunoby ought to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to playing on the visting team in this contest.

Brandon Miller has made 7.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's made overall this year. Brandon Miller has attempted 6.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Brandon Miller has tallied 30.9 minutes per game at home this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Knicks is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have put up the 30th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (44.7%). This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus chances for offense).

Among all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. ranks in the 95th percentile for 3-point ability on his home court with a a remarkable 50.4% rate this year. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus chances for offense). Over the last 10 games, opposing squads have attempted 18.2 free throws per game (lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Nick Smith Jr. stands to get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

P.J. Washington has notched 20.8 points per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 4.1 more than he's notched over the course of the year at home. P.J. Washington has made 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's converted from three overall this year. The matchup vs. New York is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 29th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (47.7%). This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus chances for offense). P.J. Washington has attempted 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 2.1 more than he's attempted overall this year at home.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 11.3 shots from the field per game over the last 15 games, 2.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Donte DiVincenzo has sunk 3.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season away from home. The matchup against the Hornets is a positive one for threes; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most treys per game in the league this year (2.5). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games, the other team has captured 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense).

Ish Smith has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.