Brooklyn @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Kyle Anderson has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.2 higher than he's accumulated overall this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 7th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to shot attempts from downtown. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a challenging one; when the Nets are on the road, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs this year (11.4). The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves.

Naz Reid has sunk 41.9% of his 3-pointers at home this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile among all players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. While playing away from home, the Brooklyn Nets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Naz Reid ought to see an increase in production in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

With respect to offense, the Brooklyn Nets's feeble 101.4 points per game settles in as the worst in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have shot for the 13th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (40.6%). The Nets have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games. The Nets will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves). This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Karl-Anthony Towns has notched 29.2 points per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 7.7 more than he's notched over the course of the season at home. Karl-Anthony Towns has successfully made 4.0 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.7 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season at home. Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 87th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 32.7 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The showdown with Nic Claxton places in the 93rd percentile with opposing starting Cs draining an enormous 39.6% of their attempts from beyond the arc this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Day'Ron Sharpe has made 68.0% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 8.5% higher than he's converted in all games this season. Day'Ron Sharpe has successfully made 100.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 71.4% higher than he's converted overall this season. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 6thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 20 games, opposing clubs have come down with 9.2 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense).

Cam Thomas has made 8.8 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 more than he's sunk over the course of the season while on the road. Cam Thomas has tallied 29.1 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 6thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 20 games, opposing clubs have come down with 9.2 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). Cam Thomas has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 14.8% higher than he's converted in all games this year.

Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 21.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 12.6% lower than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year. Dorian Finney-Smith has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (79th percentile). With respect to offense, the Brooklyn Nets's feeble 101.4 points per game settles in as the worst in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a hard one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PFs this year (14.5). The Nets have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games.

This year, the other team's starting SFs have compiled 19.5 points per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Nets, labeling this as a positive matchup for offensive output. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. While playing away from home, the Brooklyn Nets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaden McDaniels has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 24.5% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (28th-highest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Anthony Edwards has averaged 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.2 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 7th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to shot attempts from downtown. Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, opposing teams have shot 42.1% on threes (best in the league) against the Nets, making this a favorable matchup. The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves.

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 6thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 20 games, opposing clubs have come down with 9.2 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). Ben Simmons has attempted 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert ranks in the 96th percentile for shooting prowess with a a very good 65.2% rate this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. While playing away from home, the Brooklyn Nets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Rudy Gobert has attempted 7.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 1.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Rudy Gobert will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to improve player production across the board.

Among all players in the league, Nic Claxton measures in the 95th percentile for shooting efficiency with a an outstanding 63.9% rate this year. Out of all players in the league, Nic Claxton places in the 95th percentile for 3-point prowess away from home with a an exceptional 50.0% rate this year. Among all players in the league, Nic Claxton places in the 76th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 28.9 minutes per game while on the road this year. The matchup vs. Karl-Anthony Towns is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when Towns is at home and matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 2.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game (100th percentile). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 6thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Mike Conley lands in the 91st percentile for three-point efficiency on his home court with a a phenomenal 46.0% rate this year. Mike Conley has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 14 games at home, 5.1 more than he's played in all games this season at home. The matchup against Brooklyn is a favorable one for 3-point shots; when the Nets are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most 3-pointers per game in the league this year (3.5). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. While playing away from home, the Brooklyn Nets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Cameron Johnson has gone over 10.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Dennis Schroder has gone over 8.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Monte Morris has gone over 6.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Lonnie Walker IV has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.