San Antonio @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

Dennis Schroder has attempted 11.0 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Dennis Schroder measures in the 81st percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 30.6 minutes per game this year. Dennis Schroder has averaged a measly 0.0 technical fouls per game this year, significantly lower than his 0.1 technicals per game last year. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This matchup is a challenging one for scoring; the other team has put up the 10th-lowest FG% in the NBA over the last 18 games when the San Antonio Spurs are away from home (47.6%).

Cedi Osman has successfully made 58.3% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 28.3% more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season when playing on the road. The 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league this year has been the Spurs. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 9.1 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (reducing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense). Cedi Osman has made 88.9% of his foul shots over the last 15 games on the road, 27.2% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while on the road.

Cam Thomas has sunk an impressive 7.7 shots made from the field per game this year, a significant increase from his 3.5 rate last year. Relative to last season's 2.3 rate, Cam Thomas's shot attempts from downtown have risen this season to 5.4 per game. Cam Thomas has averaged 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup against San Antonio is a favorable one for field goals; when the Spurs are on the road, opposing starting SGs have put up the 29th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (54.7%).

Jeremy Sochan has tallied 29.1 minutes per game on the road this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league this year has been the Spurs. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 9.1 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (reducing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (21st-most in the NBA) against the Nets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Julian Champagnie has converted 2.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's made over the course of the year away from his home court. Out of all players in the NBA, Julian Champagnie comes in at the 21st percentile for personal fouls, tallying only 1.1 fouls per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 14.5 shot attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, making this a positive matchup. The 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league this year has been the Spurs. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 9.1 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (reducing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense).

Among all players in the league, Keldon Johnson lands in the 77th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 29.3 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league this year has been the Spurs. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 9.1 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (reducing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense). Keldon Johnson has attempted 3.5 foul shots per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league.

Mikal Bridges has attempted 19.1 shots from the field per game over the last 15 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Mikal Bridges has attempted 11.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 4.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges places in the 96th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 35.4 minutes per game this year. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased possessions for the Nets.

The Nets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Spurs grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA away from home with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 0.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (14th-least in the league). Devin Vassell will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player production in all facets of the game.

The number of shots scored against Nic Claxton has been remarkably low (4.9 per game) when he is playing at home and guarding other starting Cs this year (4th percentile). The Nets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the San Antonio Spurs. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Spurs grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA away from home with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. This matchup may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team has attempted a massive 24.9 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (5th-most in the NBA). Victor Wembanyama will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally worsens player performance in all stat categories.

Tre Jones has converted 53.6% of his field goals over the last 15 games on the road, 5.8% more than he's made over the course of the year without the home court advantage. Tre Jones has averaged 30.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he's averaged overall this season. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 2.9 3-pointers per game (29th-highest in the NBA) against the Nets, identifying this as a good matchup. The 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league this year has been the Spurs. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 9.1 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (reducing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense).

Among all players in the league, Nic Claxton places in the 77th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 30.2 minutes per game playing at home this year. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This matchup is a challenging one for scoring; the other team has put up the 10th-lowest FG% in the NBA over the last 18 games when the San Antonio Spurs are away from home (47.6%). The matchup with Victor Wembanyama lands in the 97th percentile with rival starting Cs sinking a monstrous 50.2% of their shots from behind the three-point arc this year when they have the home court advantage. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased possessions for the Nets.

Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 27.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 12.3% lower than he's sunk overall this season. The matchup vs. the Spurs is a difficult one; they have allowed the 11th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs over the last 15 games (15.8). The 4th-least up-tempo tempo home team in the league this year has been the Nets. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). The Spurs have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.8) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Ben Simmons has made 66.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 7.0% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have shot 48.4% on threes (30th-best in the NBA) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, making this a good matchup. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased possessions for the Nets. Ben Simmons is expected to see a rise in output for all stats in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Compared to last year's 1.5 mark, Lonnie Walker IV's 3-point shots converted have spiked this year to 2.2 per game. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This matchup is a challenging one for scoring; the other team has put up the 10th-lowest FG% in the NBA over the last 18 games when the San Antonio Spurs are away from home (47.6%). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased possessions for the Nets. The matchup against the Spurs may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted just 21.0 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (9th-least in the league).

Zach Collins has gone over 8.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

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