Brooklyn @ Washington Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Kyle Kuzma slots into the 76th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a colossal 2.2 fouls per game this year. The matchup against Brooklyn is a challenging one; when the Nets are on the road, they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (11.4). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Brooklyn is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 1.9 free throws per game this year when the Nets are the visiting team (least in the NBA).

Corey Kispert has made 3.0 treys per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Corey Kispert has tallied 33.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.9 more than he's tallied overall this year. As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Wizards. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.2). The Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year.

With respect to shooting, the Brooklyn Nets's unimpressive 104.6 points per game away from their home court comes in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 25 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 10.9 points per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, marking this as a hard matchup for offensive performance. The Nets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Wizards may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 2.2 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (3rd-least in the league). Cam Thomas will likely suffer a drop-off in productivity in all facets of the game considering being on the road in this matchup.

The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jordan Poole has attempted 14.5 field goals per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jordan Poole has attempted 8.1 threes per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jordan Poole has tallied 29.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 78th percentile. As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Wizards. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a positive one for threes; when the Nets are on the road, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (3.5).

Richaun Holmes has converted 67.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 13.2% higher than he's put through the net overall this season while playing at home. Richaun Holmes has tallied 26.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.7 more than he's tallied overall this year. As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Wizards. The Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year. Richaun Holmes will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts stat production across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, Nic Claxton measures in the 95th percentile for scoring proficiency while playing on the road with a phenomenal 65.7% rate this year. In contrast to last year's 0.0% mark, Nic Claxton's three-point performance has jumped this year to 20.0%. Nic Claxton has tallied 29.3 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 78th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Washington Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nets. The Nets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Relative to last year's 1.6 clip, Marvin Bagley III's shots from behind the three-point arc have fallen this year to 0.4 per game. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Mikal Bridges has attempted 10.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Mikal Bridges has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The matchup vs. Washington is a strong one for scoring; when the Washington Wizards are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have shot for the 4th-highest FG% in the league this year (50.2%). The Washington Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nets. The Nets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Dorian Finney-Smith has attempted 4.8 threes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 79th percentile out of all players in the league. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 14.6 shot attempts per game (7th-highest in the league) against the Washington Wizards, branding this as a strong matchup. The Washington Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nets. The Nets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Dorian Finney-Smith has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 25.0% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

Dennis Schroder has sunk 2.3 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 more than he's made in all games this season. Dennis Schroder has played 36.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's played over the course of the season. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PGs have registered 21.8 points per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Wizards, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive productivity. The Washington Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nets. The Nets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jared Butler has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Johnny Davis has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.