Los Angeles @ Houston Picks & Props

Rui Hachimura has made 66.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 23.6% higher than he's sunk overall this season. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's stellar 129.6 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a challenging one for 3-pointers; opposing squads have put up the 2nd-lowest three percentage in the league this year (34.1%). The quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Lakers.

Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet places in the 96th percentile for three-point attempts, tallying 7.9 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet measures in the 98th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 36.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Taurean Prince has tallied 30.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 79th percentile. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's stellar 129.6 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Lakers. Taurean Prince has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% more than he's sunk overall this season without the home court advantage.

Dillon Brooks has attempted 13.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Dillon Brooks has attempted 6.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Dillon Brooks lands in the 79th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 30.5 minutes per game while at home this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a strong one for three-point attempts; opposing starting SFs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.

The Houston Rockets have been the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a challenging one for shot attempts from the field; opposing starting SGs have tallied the 10th-least shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.7). Over the last 20 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has grabbed 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) against the Lakers (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense). The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games (10th-least in the NBA).

The Houston Rockets have been the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Over the last 20 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has grabbed 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) against the Lakers (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense).

Amen Thompson has made 54.6% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 7.9% more than he's made over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Amen Thompson has converted 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made over the course of the season.

D'Angelo Russell has totaled 27.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 10.6 more than he's totaled over the course of the year. D'Angelo Russell has sunk 5.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. D'Angelo Russell has tallied 39.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.6 more than he's tallied overall this year. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's stellar 129.6 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Austin Reaves has registered 14.8 points per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA in this category. Austin Reaves has converted 44.8% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 8.8% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Austin Reaves has averaged 35.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 4.5 more than he's averaged overall this year on the road. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's stellar 129.6 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Alperen Sengun has been called for 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while at home, 0.8 more than he's been called for overall this season at home. The Houston Rockets have been the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Over the last 20 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has grabbed 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) against the Lakers (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense). The matchup with Anthony Davis when it comes to getting to the free-throw line lands in the 13th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting a mere 2.6 foul shots per game this year.

Anthony Davis has made 24.7% of his three-point shots this year, ranking him in the 18th percentile out of all players in the league. The showdown with Alperen Sengun measures in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs logging a mere 13.0 points per game this year when they are playing on the road. The Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, opposing clubs have brought down 11.6 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets (saving possessions that can generate additional chances for offense). Over the last 25 games, the other team has attempted 27.2 free throws per game (most in the NBA) against the Houston Rockets, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

The Houston Rockets have been the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Over the last 20 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has grabbed 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) against the Lakers (continuing possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (14th-least in the league).

Jarred Vanderbilt has sunk 66.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 19.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Jarred Vanderbilt has made 66.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 42.7% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. Jarred Vanderbilt has averaged 27.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from home, 5.6 more than he's averaged in all games this year on the road. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's stellar 129.6 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a challenging one for 3-pointers; opposing squads have put up the 2nd-lowest three percentage in the league this year (34.1%).

LeBron James has put up 32.2 points per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 5.0 higher than he's put up overall this year on the road. Among all players in the league, LeBron James measures in the 94th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 34.7 minutes per game this year. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's stellar 129.6 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Lakers.

Jeff Green has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.