Charlotte @ Washington Picks & Props

With respect to shooting, the Wizards's impressive 116.4 points per game rates 8th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a good one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 28th-most three-point shots per game in the league this year (2.5). The most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year has been the Washington Wizards. Bilal Coulibaly has attempted 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 1.5 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. The matchup against the Hornets is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 4.5 foul shots per game this year (30th-most in the league).

Tyus Jones has made a terrific 5.0 shots made from the field per game this year, a big improvement over his 3.7 rate last year. Out of all players in the league, Tyus Jones measures in the 13th percentile for personal fouls, averaging only 0.8 fouls per game playing at home this year. With respect to shooting, the Wizards's impressive 116.4 points per game rates 8th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year has been the Washington Wizards. Tyus Jones has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 20.6% more than he's converted overall this season.

Deni Avdija has notched 18.6 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.9 higher than he's notched in all games this year. Deni Avdija has successfully made 1.9 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 higher than he's made overall this season. Deni Avdija has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.6 higher than he's played in all games this season. With respect to shooting, the Wizards's impressive 116.4 points per game rates 8th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 55.8% on shots from the field (30th-best in the league) vs. the Hornets, making this a good matchup.

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Vasilije Micic ought to see a decline in efficiency across the board considering playing away from home in this contest.

Nick Richards has sunk 68.4% of his shot attempts from the field when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. The rate of 3-point shots sunk against Kyle Kuzma has been very high (47.1%) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Washington Wizards have played at the speediest tempo in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Charlotte Hornets. Nick Richards has attempted 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.0 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road.

Relative to last season's 62.9% rate, Richaun Holmes's field goal efficiency has regressed this season to 55.7%. The Hornets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Washington Wizards. The Washington Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Nick Richards has been remarkably low this year (2.6 foul shot attempts per game: 10th percentile).

Kyle Kuzma has attempted 21.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games while at home, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Kyle Kuzma has successfully made 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from three in all games this year. Kyle Kuzma has played 31.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 85th percentile. With respect to shooting, the Wizards's impressive 116.4 points per game rates 8th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 55.8% on shots from the field (30th-best in the league) vs. the Hornets, making this a good matchup.

Davis Bertans has tallied 9.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the least-utilized plays in the NBA: 17th percentile. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Davis Bertans will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decrease player performance in all facets of the game.

Brandon Miller has attempted 17.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.5 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Brandon Miller has attempted 7.7 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Brandon Miller has played 37.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The Washington Wizards have played at the speediest tempo in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Charlotte Hornets. The matchup vs. the Wizards is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.2 foul shots per game this year (23rd-most in the league).

Grant Williams has put up 13.6 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.4 more than he's put up in all games this season. Grant Williams has made 57.5% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 15.8% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Grant Williams has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 14.6 shot attempts per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Washington Wizards, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Washington Wizards have played at the speediest tempo in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan Poole has attempted 9.2 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Jordan Poole lands in the 76th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 29.9 minutes per game on his home court this year. With respect to shooting, the Wizards's impressive 116.4 points per game rates 8th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year has been the Washington Wizards. Jordan Poole will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.

Corey Kispert has gone over 12.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Bryce McGowens has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.