Indiana @ Charlotte Picks & Props

The Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Pacers). Over the last 20 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Pacers (reducing possessions that could otherwise result in added opportunities for offense). Out of all players in the NBA, Grant Williams lands in the 100th percentile for foul-shot ability playing at home with a an impressive 100.0% rate since the start of last season. Grant Williams is expected to see a rise in productivity for all stats considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Andrew Nembhard has made 62.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 24.2% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year. Andrew Nembhard has averaged 28.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 5.6 higher than he's averaged overall this season on the road. The Pacers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a good one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most treys per game in the league this year (2.5). The 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers.

Pascal Siakam has made 51.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games on the road, 20.4% more than he's converted in all games this season when playing away from home. The Pacers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the Hornets are playing at home, opposing starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most buckets per game in the NBA this year (8.7). The 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers. Over the last 25 games, opposing teams have grabbed 8.5 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense).

Cody Martin has converted 1.8 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.7 more than he's sunk over the course of the season while at home. The Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Pacers). Over the last 20 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Pacers (reducing possessions that could otherwise result in added opportunities for offense). Cody Martin will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the league, Bennedict Mathurin places in the 75th percentile for shots taken without the home court advantage, logging 10.3 per game this year. Bennedict Mathurin has converted 45.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 14.0% more than he's made from three overall this season. The Pacers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers. Over the last 25 games, opposing teams have grabbed 8.5 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense).

This year, opposing teams have averaged 39.3% on 3-pointers (2nd-best in the league) vs. the Hornets, designating this as a positive matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games on their home court, which should decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). T.J. McConnell will likely suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories on account of playing away from home in this matchup.

Myles Turner has notched 16.0 points per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric. Myles Turner has successfully made 44.6% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 15.2% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year when playing on the road. The Pacers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The clash with Nick Richards rates in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs sinking a colossal 7.1 shots per game this year. The 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers.

The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a hard one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games on their home court, which should decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (13th-fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets, struggling to get to the free-throw line. Tyrese Haliburton will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally lowers stat production for all stats.

Aaron Nesmith has sunk 56.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 5.6% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Aaron Nesmith has sunk 43.9% of his shots from downtown when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 89th percentile among all players in the NBA. Aaron Nesmith has been on the court for 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 6.1 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season on the road. The Pacers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers.

The matchup vs. the Pacers is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games while at home. The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Miller comes in at the 78th percentile for personal fouls, tallying an enormous 2.3 fouls per game on his home court this year. The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a challenging one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting SFs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (2.9). The Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games while at home. The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nick Richards has attempted 0.0 threes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 6th percentile among all players in the league. The Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games while at home. The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Vasilije Micic comes in at the 94th percentile for shots from the field hit while on his home court, logging a monstrous 8.0 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Vasilije Micic lands in the 98th percentile for three-point performance at home with a an excellent 66.7% rate since the start of last season. The Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Pacers). Over the last 20 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Pacers (reducing possessions that could otherwise result in added opportunities for offense). Vasilije Micic will likely see an increase in production in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Obi Toppin has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Jackson has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Seth Curry has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.