New Orleans @ Indiana Picks & Props

Herbert Jones has converted 61.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 9.8% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season while playing away from home. Herbert Jones has successfully made 65.2% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games on the road, 20.7% higher than he's converted over the course of the year while playing on the road. Herbert Jones has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. This year, the other team's starting SGs have registered 19.0 points per game (30th-most in the league) against the Pacers, designating this as a positive matchup for offensive output. The Pacers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans.

Jonas Valanciunas has committed 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (95th percentile). In regard to three-point attempts, the 2nd-least aggressive team in the league as the away team this year has been the Pelicans. When on his home court and defending fellow starting Cs, Myles Turner slots into the 3rd percentile with a mere 8.5 shots from the field against him per game this year. The 4th-most lethargic tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Jonas Valanciunas is expected to see a decline in effectiveness for all stats as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.

Andrew Nembhard has sunk 60.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 5.9% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Andrew Nembhard has played 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.3 more than he's played in all games this year. The Pacers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The fastest pace home team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers.

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games without the home court advantage, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Pascal Siakam has attempted a lowly 5.1 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit less than his 6.7 mark last season.

In regard to three-point attempts, the 2nd-least aggressive team in the league as the away team this year has been the Pelicans. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 2.5 3-point attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Pacers, branding this as a challenging matchup. The 4th-most lethargic tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to worsen player production across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram places in the 93rd percentile for shots from the field scored, registering a whopping 8.0 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game this year. The Pacers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The Pacers have given up the 9th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

T.J. McConnell has converted 100.0% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 75.0% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year. The Pacers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The fastest pace home team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. Without the home court advantage, the Pelicans have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). T.J. McConnell has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 18.2% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Bennedict Mathurin has scored 21.0 points per game over the last 5 games at home, 4.5 higher than he's scored overall this season at home. Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games at home, 5.6 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. The Pacers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The fastest pace home team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. Without the home court advantage, the Pelicans have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

In regard to three-point attempts, the 2nd-least aggressive team in the league as the away team this year has been the Pelicans. This matchup is a positive one for field goals; their opposition has put up the highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (50.6%). The 4th-most lethargic tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. This year when they are away from home, opposing clubs have attempted 25.8 foul shots per game (highest in the NBA) against the Indiana Pacers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line. Trey Murphy III is expected to experience a decrease in output across the board considering being on the road in this game.

Myles Turner has totaled 21.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 higher than he's totaled overall this season. Myles Turner has made 69.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 16.6% more than he's put through the net overall this season. The Pacers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The faceoff with Jonas Valanciunas comes in at only the 97th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs nailing a monstrous 62.8% of their field goals this year. The fastest pace home team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers.

CJ McCollum has attempted 9.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. CJ McCollum has averaged 31.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 84th percentile. The Pacers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The Pacers have given up the 9th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Tyrese Haliburton lands in the 89th percentile for field goal attempts while on his home court, logging 15.3 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Tyrese Haliburton ranks in the 94th percentile for three-point attempts playing at home, averaging 7.2 per game this year. Tyrese Haliburton has averaged 31.3 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Tyrese Haliburton registers in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, logging a measly 1.0 fouls per game while playing at home this year. The Pacers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year.

Obi Toppin has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

Ben Sheppard has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Jalen Smith has not yet played a game this season.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.