Indiana @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Andrew Nembhard has converted 55.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 5.6% more than he's put through the net in all games this season. Andrew Nembhard has made 54.2% of his 3-point shots over the last 10 games, 14.4% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Andrew Nembhard has averaged 30.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.3 higher than he's averaged overall this year. When it comes to offense, the Pacers's outstanding 123.7 points per game comes in as the strongest in the league this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 6.1 3-point attempts per game (27th-highest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, creating a strong matchup.

Zion Williamson has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. When it comes to 3-point attempts, the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Pelicans. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 2.5 3-point attempts per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers, identifying this as a challenging matchup. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have snagged 12.0 offensive boards per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers (retaining possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense). Zion Williamson has made a lowly 64.8% of his foul shots this year, a significant dropoff from his 72.3 mark last year.

Herbert Jones has successfully made 55.5% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games, 13.9% higher than he's sunk overall this season. Herbert Jones has been on the court for 37.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 19.0 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Indiana Pacers, creating a good matchup for offensive output. The Pelicans are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from facing the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Indiana Pacers). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tyrese Haliburton has compiled 21.4 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 92nd percentile. Out of all players in the league, Tyrese Haliburton measures in the 97th percentile for 3-pointers converted, averaging 3.1 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton rates in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 32.2 minutes per game this year. Tyrese Haliburton has committed 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (19th percentile). When it comes to offense, the Pacers's outstanding 123.7 points per game comes in as the strongest in the league this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Pascal Siakam measures in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a monstrous 2.5 fouls per game while playing on the road this year. The matchup against New Orleans is a challenging one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Pelicans are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 11th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.4). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. On their home court, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). In contrast to last year's 5.2 clip, Pascal Siakam's foul shots drained have decreased this year to 3.7 per game.

When it comes to 3-point attempts, the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Pelicans. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 2.9 three attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, creating a tough matchup. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have snagged 12.0 offensive boards per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers (retaining possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

CJ McCollum has attempted 15.0 field goals per game this year, putting him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. CJ McCollum has successfully made 3.4 three-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 99th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, CJ McCollum places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 31.4 minutes per game while at home this year. The Pelicans are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from facing the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Indiana Pacers). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Myles Turner has been called for 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (98th percentile). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. On their home court, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Myles Turner will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

Bennedict Mathurin has converted 2.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's converted over the course of the season. When it comes to offense, the Pacers's outstanding 123.7 points per game comes in as the strongest in the league this year. The 2nd-quickest pace team in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers. Out of all players in the NBA, Bennedict Mathurin registers in the 85th percentile for free throws hit without the home court advantage, registering an enormous 2.8 per game this year.

Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 20.0% higher than he's made from three overall this year playing at home. The rate of shots from downtown drained against Myles Turner has been quite high (42.7%) when he is away from his home court and facing fellow starting Cs this year (87th percentile). The Pelicans are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from facing the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Indiana Pacers). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 15.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this year with the home court advantage.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 9.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Trey Murphy III has tallied 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a difficult one for shot attempts from downtown; their opposition has totaled the fewest three attempts per game in the league this year (28.9). The Pelicans are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from facing the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Indiana Pacers). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Aaron Nesmith has sunk 50.2% of his shots from the field without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In comparison to last season's 32.8% clip, Aaron Nesmith's 3-point performance has spiked this season to 46.6%. Aaron Nesmith has played 31.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 more than he's played over the course of the season. When it comes to offense, the Pacers's outstanding 123.7 points per game comes in as the strongest in the league this year. The 2nd-quickest pace team in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers.

T.J. McConnell has been called for 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the league (25th percentile). When it comes to offense, the Pacers's outstanding 123.7 points per game comes in as the strongest in the league this year. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a hard one for 3-point shots; opposing squads have shot for the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (34.6%). The 2nd-quickest pace team in the league this year has been the Indiana Pacers. T.J. McConnell has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 18.2% higher than he's put through the net overall this season.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

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

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

Jalen Smith has not yet played a game this season.

Larry Nance Jr. has not yet played a game this season.