New Orleans @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

In contrast to last year's 2.8 clip, CJ McCollum's three-pointers converted have risen this year to 3.4 per game. Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum rates in the 83rd percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 31.4 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a strong one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 22nd-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (37.7%). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league away from their home court this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers). Trey Murphy III will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen player production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the NBA, Kyle Lowry ranks in the 86th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.5 fouls per game this year. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court. The 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Philadelphia 76ers.

While on the visiting team and matched up against fellow starting Cs, Jonas Valanciunas rates in the 93rd percentile with a colossal 2.3 treys attempted against him per game this year. The 76ers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Mo Bamba has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 39.7% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Mo Bamba stands to get a boost in production in all stat categories considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Kelly Oubre Jr. has made a lowly 1.4 shots from downtown per game this season, significantly lower than his 2.3 rate last season. Kelly Oubre Jr. has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a tough one for field goal attempts; the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 30th-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (9.1). The 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers.

Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas ranks in the 84th percentile for scoring effectiveness away from his home court with a a great 54.3% rate this year. Jonas Valanciunas has made 60.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games, 23.3% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Buddy Hield has attempted 7.1 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (27th-highest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a good matchup. The 76ers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Buddy Hield ranks in the 80th percentile for free-throw proficiency with a a great 84.6% rate this year. Buddy Hield figures to see an increase in productivity across the board due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league away from their home court this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 11.3 points per game (30th-lowest in the league) vs. the 76ers, designating this as a challenging matchup for offensive production. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers). The matchup vs. the 76ers is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.5 foul shots per game this year (30th-least in the league).

Paul Reed has sunk 75.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 38.8% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year. Paul Reed has tallied 25.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.2 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The 76ers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Paul Reed has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 25.8% more than he's put through the net overall this year at home. Paul Reed will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally boosts player production for all stats.

Herbert Jones has converted 61.2% of his treys over the last 15 games on the road, 16.5% more than he's converted overall this season away from his home court. Herbert Jones has averaged 33.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.3 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. Over the last 24 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have put up 18.4 points per game (25th-highest in the NBA) vs. the 76ers, making this a strong matchup for offensive production. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Herbert Jones has sunk a terrific 86.7% of his free throws this season, quite a bit higher than his 73.1 mark last season.

Zion Williamson has sunk 50.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 10.0% more than he's converted from downtown overall this season. Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 30.6 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Philadelphia is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Philadelphia 76ers are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have posted the 29th-highest three percentage in the league this year (45.6%). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Zion Williamson has successfully made 5.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made overall this year while playing away from home.

Tobias Harris has sunk 8.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net overall this year. Tobias Harris has been on the court for 34.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 91st percentile. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 5.4 three attempts per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, branding this as a strong matchup. The 76ers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). In contrast to last season's 1.5 rate, Tobias Harris's foul shots drained have spiked this season to 2.8 per game.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Cameron Payne has not yet played a game this season.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

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