Indiana @ Charlotte props

The Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games on their home court, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Pacers. As a team, the Indiana Pacers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the charity stripe of late: worst in the NBA over the last 5 games, totaling a measly 16.6 foul shots per game. Andrew Nembhard will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually reduces player performance in all facets of the game.

Jalen Smith has converted 5.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's sunk overall this season. Jalen Smith has sunk an impressive 53.1% of his attempts from downtown this year, significantly more than his 25.4 mark last year. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, their opposition has come down with 8.8 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (reducing possessions that could otherwise generate more chances for offense).

Buddy Hield has been on the court for 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 5.2 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year on the road. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, their opposition has come down with 8.8 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (reducing possessions that could otherwise generate more chances for offense).

Myles Turner has tallied 15.8 points per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category. Myles Turner has sunk 2.0 treys per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season when playing away from home. The number of points totaled against Nick Richards has been quite high (18.1 per game) when he is playing at home and facing fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nick Richards has converted 68.4% of his field goals while on his home court this year, placing him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. Nick Richards has converted 100.0% of his attempts from downtown since the start of last season, ranking him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Nick Richards has been on the court for 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. This year, opposing clubs have totaled 28.7 3-point attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Pacers, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The matchup against Myles Turner is a positive one; he has allowed a massive 16.6 points per game away from his home court when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (86th percentile).

Pascal Siakam has made 9.8 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Pascal Siakam has converted 47.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 16.2% higher than he's sunk overall this season when playing on the road. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a positive one for field goals; when the Hornets are playing at home, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 30th-most shots made from the field per game in the league this year (8.7). The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The matchup vs. the Pacers is a favorable one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SGs this year (19.0). The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Indiana Pacers). Over the last 20 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have attempted 4.0 free throws per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Indiana Pacers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe. Cody Martin will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases stat production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington lands in the 87th percentile for personal fouls, tallying an enormous 2.6 fouls per game this year. The Hornets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games as the home team. The Hornets rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The Pacers have allowed the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing teams have attempted 27.4 foul shots per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 11.3 shot attempts per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, creating a difficult matchup. The Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games on their home court, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Pacers. As a team, the Indiana Pacers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the charity stripe of late: worst in the NBA over the last 5 games, totaling a measly 16.6 foul shots per game. The matchup against the Hornets is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 free throws per game this year (13th-least in the NBA). Tyrese Haliburton will likely see a decline in efficiency for all stats on account of being on the road in this matchup.

Aaron Nesmith has made 6.8 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Aaron Nesmith has successfully made 53.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games on the road, 10.1% more than he's made overall this season when playing on the road. Aaron Nesmith has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.4 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. Over the last 24 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 16.4 points per game (25th-highest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, resulting in a positive matchup for offensive performance. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Pacers.

Bryce McGowens has sunk 26.1% of his attempts from beyond the arc this year, placing him in the 20th percentile out of all players in the league. The Hornets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games as the home team. The Hornets rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The Pacers have allowed the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Ish Smith has sunk 100.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 50.0% more than he's converted from three over the course of the season. Ish Smith has committed 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least-whistled players in the league (22nd percentile). The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Indiana Pacers). Out of all players in the NBA, Ish Smith rates in the 100th percentile for free-throw prowess at home with a an exceptional 100.0% rate this year. Ish Smith will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.

Brandon Miller has attempted 17.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Brandon Miller has attempted 7.0 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Brandon Miller has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile. The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Indiana Pacers). This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (26th-highest in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Nick Smith Jr. has gone over 9.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Obi Toppin has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Bennedict Mathurin has gone over 13.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.