New Orleans @ San Antonio Picks & Props

Julian Champagnie has converted 2.7 shots from downtown per game over the last 6 games at home, 1.4 higher than he's made from three over the course of the year while at home. The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing at home when it comes to three-point attempts. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have collected 8.8 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense).

Jordan Hawkins has made 2.0 threes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. Jordan Hawkins has been called for 0.0 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.1 lower than he's been called for in all games this year on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Cedi Osman has made 57.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 10.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing at home when it comes to three-point attempts. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have collected 8.8 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the NBA, Jeremy Sochan registers in the 76th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 29.8 minutes per game at home this year. The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing at home when it comes to three-point attempts. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Pelicans are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the 28th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.4). The 4th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Tre Jones has converted 76.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 45.8% higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season when playing at home. Tre Jones has played 30.0 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.3 more than he's played over the course of the season. The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing at home when it comes to three-point attempts. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 28th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.1). The 4th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Spurs.

Among all players in the league, Zach Collins ranks in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 3.3 fouls per game this year. This year, their opposition has totaled 39.4 three attempts per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, identifying this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Spurs grade out 10thworst in in the NBA with only 10.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In contrast to last season's 2.8 rate, CJ McCollum's 3-pointers hit have spiked this season to 3.4 per game. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 31.3 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The matchup against the Spurs is a favorable one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 30th-highest field goal percentage in the league this year (50.2%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans.

Herbert Jones has averaged 2.9 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA away from home this year in terms of three-point attempts. The Spurs have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.5) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Herbert Jones will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers stat production in all facets of the game.

Victor Wembanyama has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (77th percentile). The number of shot attempts from the field against Jonas Valanciunas has been quite low (9.2 per game) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (10th percentile). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Spurs grade out 10thworst in in the NBA with only 10.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Zion Williamson has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA away from home this year in terms of three-point attempts. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a tough one; when the Spurs have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 12th-least points per game in the league to the other team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (13.0). The Spurs have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.5) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 72.3% mark, Zion Williamson's free-throw effectiveness has dropped this season to 62.1%.

Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram lands in the 92nd percentile for field goals hit, logging a colossal 8.0 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.0 minutes per game away from home this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 37.5% on 3-pointers (23rd-highest in the league) vs. the Spurs, making this a strong matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans.

Out of all players in the league, Trey Murphy III rates in the 95th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, logging 7.2 per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.5 foul shots per game this year when the Spurs are on their home court (25th-most in the league).

Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas registers in the 85th percentile for scoring effectiveness away from his home court with a a great 54.6% rate this year. The matchup against Victor Wembanyama is a favorable one for shots from the field; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 11.7 shots made from the field per game (97th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Devin Vassell has converted 8.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's sunk overall this year. Among all players in the league, Devin Vassell lands in the 93rd percentile for three-point attempts, totaling 6.7 per game this year. Devin Vassell has averaged 31.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 83rd percentile. The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing at home when it comes to three-point attempts. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 3-point attempts per game (27th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, resulting in a strong matchup.

Blake Wesley has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Doug McDermott has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.