Milwaukee @ Phoenix Picks & Props

The Milwaukee Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing at home, the Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, making it tough to get to the free-throw line. Pat Connaughton will likely suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Malik Beasley has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (81st percentile). This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 1.5 threes per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, labeling this as a hard matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing at home, the Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Malik Beasley has sunk a measly 62.5% of his foul shot attempts this season, significantly less than his 72.8 mark last season.

Eric Gordon has attempted 6.5 three-point shots per game this year, quite a bit more than his 5.2 rate last year. Eric Gordon has tallied 30.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 78th percentile. The Suns have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The 7th-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Suns will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the fastest tempo road offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).

Khris Middleton has tallied 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Milwaukee Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing at home, the Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Khris Middleton will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

Drew Eubanks has made 92.5% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 30.2% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Drew Eubanks has converted a terrific 100.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc this season, a big improvement over his 35.4 rate last season. The Suns have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The 7th-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Suns will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the fastest tempo road offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).

Bobby Portis has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game on the road this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The Milwaukee Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing at home, the Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Bobby Portis will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally reduces stat production across the board.

This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 29.1% on three-pointers (13th-weakest in the NBA) against the Suns, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing at home, the Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Giannis Antetokounmpo will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually lowers player performance for all stats.

Jusuf Nurkic has attempted 0.5 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 lower than he's attempted in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic places in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a monstrous 3.3 fouls per game this year. Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have averaged 38.8% on 3-pointers (5th-highest in the league) against the Bucks, resulting in a good matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Brook Lopez has been very low this year (2.6 foul shots per game: 10th percentile).

Damian Lillard has played 35.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 96th percentile. When it comes to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 121.5 points per game while on the road places strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Suns is a good one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2). The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court. The Suns have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Bucks.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Devin Booker has converted 11.9 buckets per game over the last 10 games, 2.1 more than he's sunk overall this year. Devin Booker has successfully made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Devin Booker has averaged 36.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 98th percentile. The Suns have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PGs have scored 21.7 points per game (30th-most in the league) against the Milwaukee Bucks, identifying this as a positive matchup for offensive efficiency.

Brook Lopez has successfully made 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Brook Lopez slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 30.9 minutes per game away from home this year. When it comes to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 121.5 points per game while on the road places strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Jusuf Nurkic is a favorable one for treys; when squaring off against other starting Cs this year, they have converted a whopping 42.5% of their attempts from beyond the arc (93rd percentile). The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court.

Among all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal comes in at the 86th percentile for field goals made while at home, tallying a colossal 6.9 per game this year. Bradley Beal has attempted 5.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Bradley Beal has tallied 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 5.0 more than he's tallied overall this season at home. The Suns have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 43.5% on three-pointers (26th-best in the NBA) vs. the Bucks, marking this as a strong matchup.

Among all players in the league, Kevin Durant places in the 79th percentile for technical fouls, putting up a monstrous 0.1 fouls per game playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 25 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Bucks, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Jae Crowder has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.