LA @ Houston Picks & Props

Dillon Brooks has converted 2.5 treys per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.6 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year playing at home. Dillon Brooks has played 30.6 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Rockets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Dillon Brooks stands to see an increase in efficiency across the board as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Amen Thompson has attempted 8.2 shots from the field per game over the last 15 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Amen Thompson has been on the court for 25.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.9 more than he's been on the court for overall this year. This matchup is a tough one; when the LA Clippers are the visiting team, they have given up the 6th-least points per game in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (112.3). The Rockets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

When it comes to scoring, the Houston Rockets's feeble 109.9 points per game places 7th-worst in the NBA over the last 15 games. The clash with Ivica Zubac ranks in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs converting a mere 4.9 field goals per game this year. The Clippers have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league away from their home city this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Houston Rockets. Without the home court advantage, the LA Clippers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Terance Mann has converted 68.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 21.2% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. As it relates to offense, the Clippers's stellar 118.2 points per game while playing away from home settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers. Terance Mann has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 18.9% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.

As it relates to offense, the Clippers's stellar 118.2 points per game while playing away from home settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. This matchup is a challenging one for field goals; when the Rockets have the home court advantage, opposing teams have posted the 4th-lowest field goal percentage in the league against them this year (44.9%). The number of 3-pointers drained against Alperen Sengun has been remarkably high (0.9 per game) when he is on his home court and facing fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers. Ivica Zubac has sunk 88.5% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 11.0% higher than he's made over the course of the year while playing away from home.

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 6.2 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. measures in the 82nd percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 31.5 minutes per game playing at home this year. The Rockets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jabari Smith Jr. has sunk 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.2 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while at home.

Norman Powell has made 3.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season on the road. Norman Powell has tallied 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's tallied overall this season. As it relates to offense, the Clippers's stellar 118.2 points per game while playing away from home settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. This matchup is a difficult one for three-point shots; when the Rockets are at home, the other team has posted the lowest three rate in the NBA this year (32.8%). The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers.

The matchup vs. the Rockets is a challenging one for 3-point shots; opposing starting PFs have shot for the 15th-lowest three percentage in the league this year (21.7%). The 6th-most sluggish tempo road team in the NBA this year has been the LA Clippers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, opposing clubs have captured 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the NBA) against the Houston Rockets (continuing possessions that can bring about extra opportunities for offense). Kawhi Leonard ought to experience a decrease in production for all stats on account of being on the road in this matchup.

Fred VanVleet has successfully made 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 35.9 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 98th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup against Los Angeles is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the LA Clippers are away from home, the other team's starting PGs have compiled the 24th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (45.6%). The Rockets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Green has attempted 20.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Jalen Green has attempted 10.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 more than he's attempted overall this year. Jalen Green has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The Rockets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

James Harden has attempted 13.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season. James Harden has attempted 8.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. James Harden has averaged 34.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 94th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Clippers's stellar 118.2 points per game while playing away from home settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers.

Paul George has totaled 22.1 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league in this category: 93rd percentile. Out of all players in the league, Paul George lands in the 98th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, averaging 8.3 per game this year. Paul George has tallied 33.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 91st percentile. As it relates to offense, the Clippers's stellar 118.2 points per game while playing away from home settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers.

Amir Coffey has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Cam Whitmore has gone over 11.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Daniel Theis has not yet played a game this season.