New Orleans @ Boston Picks & Props

Larry Nance Jr. has made 65.2% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games, 14.3% more than he's made from downtown overall this season. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a difficult one for field goals; opposing teams have compiled the lowest FG% in the league this year (45.1%). The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Larry Nance Jr. has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 25.0% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season.

In comparison to last year's 3.8 mark, Sam Hauser's shot attempts from downtown have risen this year to 5.4 per game. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 6th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the other team has nabbed 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense). Sam Hauser has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 16.7% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year.

Among all players in the league, Payton Pritchard comes in at the 83rd percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a a superb 40.0% rate this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 6th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the other team has nabbed 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense). Payton Pritchard has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's converted over the course of the year.

Compared to last season's 2.8 mark, CJ McCollum's 3-pointers made have risen this season to 3.5 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 30.5 minutes per game away from his home court this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 3.0 3-pointers per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Celtics, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Herbert Jones has successfully made 57.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 8.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Herbert Jones has converted 53.4% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 16.0% higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a good one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting SFs have tallied the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas ranks in the 84th percentile for scoring efficiency on the road with a a great 54.5% rate this year. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a difficult one for field goals; opposing teams have compiled the lowest FG% in the league this year (45.1%). The matchup vs. Al Horford is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when defending opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted an enormous 2.2 3-pointers per game (90th percentile). The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson comes in at the 80th percentile for personal fouls, compiling an enormous 2.4 fouls per game while playing on the road this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA as the away team this year in terms of three-point attempts. This year, the other team's starting PFs have compiled 14.5 points per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, branding this as a challenging matchup for offensive performance. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 4th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Boston Celtics). With the home court advantage, the Celtics have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (12.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Al Horford registers in the 83rd percentile for three-point performance while playing at home with a an exceptional 42.5% rate this year. The faceoff with Jonas Valanciunas slots into just the 97th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs hitting a colossal 64.1% of their shot attempts from the field this year when they are playing at home. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 6th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the other team has nabbed 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).

The 4th-slowest tempo home offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Celtics. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (14th-least in the NBA).

Relative to last year's 7.8 rate, Kristaps Porzingis's field goals made have declined this year to 6.5 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis registers in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, tallying a colossal 2.9 fouls per game this year. The matchup against the Pelicans is a tough one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 20 games (15.1). The 4th-slowest tempo home offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Celtics. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (9th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Jaylen Brown has attempted a mere 17.7 field goals per game this year, significantly less than his 20.1 mark last year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 9.1 field goal attempts per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The 4th-slowest tempo home offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Celtics.

Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum slots into the 98th percentile, posting a monstrous 26.8 points per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 35.2 minutes per game while at home this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 6th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the other team has nabbed 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).

In comparison to last year's 2.0 clip, Derrick White's threes sunk have surged this year to 2.6 per game. Among all players in the league, Derrick White rates in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 31.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 7.1 three attempts per game (28th-most in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, branding this as a strong matchup. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 6th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.0 3-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a difficult one for field goals; opposing teams have compiled the lowest FG% in the league this year (45.1%). The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the other team has attempted 19.2 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Brandon Ingram has averaged 32.7 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. Over the last 20 games, the other team has averaged 32.0% on three-pointers (weakest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, creating a difficult matchup. The matchup against Boston is a positive one for 3-point attempts; when the Celtics have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.8). The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 7.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.