Los Angeles @ Charlotte Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Leaky Black ranks in the 98th percentile for 3-point performance with a an excellent 50.0% rate this year. Out of all players in the league, Leaky Black slots into the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, logging a measly 1.0 fouls per game on his home court this year. The Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Leaky Black will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves player performance for all stats.

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games on their home court. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have come down with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can produce extra opportunities for offense).

Anthony Davis has converted 26.3% of his 3-point shots this year, placing him in the 21st percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Lakers are expected to see a decline in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-slowest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Hornets). The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing clubs have grabbed 11.0 offensive boards per game (7th-most in the league) against the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can lead to further chances for offense). Anthony Davis will likely suffer a drop-off in performance across the board due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Out of all players in the NBA, Taurean Prince places in the 84th percentile for three-point shots scored, averaging 2.0 per game this year. Taurean Prince has tallied 30.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 79th percentile. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 124.3 points per game settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games. Taurean Prince has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 22.5% more than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 4.1 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games while at home, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this season at home. The Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Nick Smith Jr. has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 16.7% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has attempted 16.2 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Nick Smith Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally raises player performance across the board.

Miles Bridges has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he's tallied in all games this season. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games on their home court. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have come down with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can produce extra opportunities for offense). The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted just 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the NBA).

The Lakers are expected to see a decline in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-slowest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Hornets). The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing clubs have grabbed 11.0 offensive boards per game (7th-most in the league) against the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can lead to further chances for offense). The matchup vs. the Hornets is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 3.3 free throws per game this year (8th-least in the league). LeBron James ought to experience a decrease in productivity across the board as a result of being on the road in this game.

Austin Reaves has totaled 21.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 higher than he's totaled over the course of the season. Austin Reaves has converted 3.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season. Austin Reaves has tallied 36.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.2 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 124.3 points per game settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a strong one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 28th-most 3-pointers per game in the league this year (2.5).

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games on their home court. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have come down with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can produce extra opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. Anthony Davis is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.5 foul shots per game (7th percentile).

Rui Hachimura has successfully made 63.4% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 7.3% higher than he's made overall this year while playing away from home. Rui Hachimura has converted 52.5% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 9.6% more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 124.3 points per game settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 24 games when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have logged 16.4 points per game (25th-highest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, labeling this as a good matchup for offensive performance. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games.

D'Angelo Russell has tallied 23.1 points per game over the last 10 games, 6.2 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. D'Angelo Russell has converted 3.8 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 1.3 more than he's made from three over the course of the year. D'Angelo Russell has played 36.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.8 higher than he's played overall this season. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 124.3 points per game settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games.

Brandon Miller has attempted 20.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 more than he's attempted overall this year. Brandon Miller has attempted 8.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Brandon Miller has averaged 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's averaged overall this season. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting in a strong matchup. The Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Ish Smith has sunk 100.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 41.7% more than he's made in all games this season. The Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Ish Smith has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 6.2 foul shots per game (27th-most in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, easily managing to draw fouls. Ish Smith ought to see an increase in effectiveness for all stats considering having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Max Christie has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.