Memphis @ Charlotte Picks & Props

Miles Bridges has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Grizzlies have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Hornets. The Hornets check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). On the road, the Grizzlies have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

This matchup is a positive one for 3-point shots; opposing clubs have totaled the 5th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (13.8). The 4th-least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies rank 9thworst in in the league with a mere 10.1 offensive boards per game this year. The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs vs. Nick Richards has been very low this year (3.0 foul shots per game: 14th percentile). Jaren Jackson Jr. ought to suffer a drop-off in performance for all stats due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Cody Martin has successfully made 1.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's made from downtown in all games this season. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games. This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 5.1 foul shots per game (29th-highest in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, easily managing to get to the charity stripe. Cody Martin stands to see a spike in production in all stat categories considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Jacob Gilyard has converted 64.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 11.7% higher than he's made over the course of the year when playing away from home. Jacob Gilyard has successfully made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's sunk in all games this year. Jacob Gilyard has played 27.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.4 higher than he's played overall this year. Jacob Gilyard has tallied 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least foul-prone players in the NBA (18th percentile). The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games in regard to three-point attempts.

Brandon Miller has attempted 20.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Brandon Miller has attempted 9.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Brandon Miller has been on the court for 37.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 5.5 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season at home. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Brandon Miller stands to see a rise in output for all stats considering holding the home court advantage in this game.

The matchup vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. is a tough one for field goals; when Jackson Jr. is away from his home court and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have sunk just 52.9% of their field goals (14th percentile). The Grizzlies have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Hornets. The Hornets check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). On the road, the Grizzlies have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Vince Williams Jr. has converted 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 higher than he's made from three in all games this season while playing away from home. Vince Williams Jr. has played 33.8 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 8.0 higher than he's played in all games this year. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games in regard to three-point attempts. Over the last 24 games when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 16.4 points per game (25th-most in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, identifying this as a strong matchup for offensive efficiency. The Memphis Grizzlies will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 9th-fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Hornets).

Among all players in the NBA, Santi Aldama rates in the 77th percentile for technical fouls, registering a massive 0.1 fouls per game this year. The 4th-least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies rank 9thworst in in the league with a mere 10.1 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a measly 3.3 foul shots per game this year (8th-least in the NBA). Santi Aldama ought to suffer a reduction in efficiency across the board on account of playing away from home in this matchup.

Luke Kennard has logged 14.8 points per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 4.6 more than he's logged overall this year on the road. Luke Kennard has sunk 4.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.2 more than he's made from three overall this year without the home court advantage. Luke Kennard has tallied 28.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.3 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. Luke Kennard has been called for 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least foul-prone players in the NBA (22nd percentile). The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games in regard to three-point attempts.

John Konchar has accumulated 2.1 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's accumulated in all games this season. The 4th-least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies rank 9thworst in in the league with a mere 10.1 offensive boards per game this year. John Konchar stands to suffer a reduction in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.