Boston @ New Orleans props

Trey Murphy III has put up 17.7 points per game over the last 15 games, 3.7 more than he's put up over the course of the year. Trey Murphy III has sunk 3.7 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted overall this year. Trey Murphy III has played 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's played over the course of the year. The matchup against Boston is a good one for 3-point attempts; when the Boston Celtics are the visiting team, opposing starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.7). The 10th-fastest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans.

Payton Pritchard has attempted 11.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 4.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. Payton Pritchard has sunk 2.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year. Payton Pritchard has played 30.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 9.0 higher than he's played overall this season on the road. The Celtics are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

The Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Celtics). The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.3 free throws per game this year (least in the NBA).

Larry Nance Jr. has sunk a terrific 42.2% of his treys this year, significantly more than his 33.0 rate last year. Larry Nance Jr. has tallied 25.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.9 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The 10th-fastest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Larry Nance Jr. has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 14.3% higher than he's converted overall this year while on his home court.

Out of all players in the NBA, Herbert Jones slots into the 75th percentile for shooting effectiveness at home with a remarkable 50.9% rate this year. Herbert Jones has averaged 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The 10th-fastest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. In contrast to last season's 73.1% rate, Herbert Jones's free-throw efficiency has increased this season to 86.8%.

The matchup against the Pelicans is a hard one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the least shot attempts per game in the league this year (9.1). The Celtics have played at the slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games when playing away from home. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.1 free throws per game over the last 20 games (2nd-least in the NBA). Jaylen Brown will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually lowers player performance in all stat categories.

Derrick White has tallied 20.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he's tallied overall this season. Derrick White has attempted 9.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Derrick White has played 37.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he's played overall this season. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a positive one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The Celtics are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pelicans).

Among all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis registers in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.8 fouls per game this year. The showdown with Jonas Valanciunas comes in at the 7th percentile with the opposition's starting Cs sinking only 25.7% of their 3-point shots this year. The Celtics have played at the slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games when playing away from home. Compared to last year's 5.5 rate, Kristaps Porzingis's foul shots scored have regressed this year to 4.6 per game. Kristaps Porzingis is expected to experience a decrease in production for all stats on account of playing away from home in this game.

Zion Williamson has successfully made 11.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.5 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season while on his home court. Zion Williamson has made 100.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games at home, 37.5% more than he's converted overall this season while playing at home. Zion Williamson has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 4.6 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year at home. The 10th-fastest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Jrue Holiday has made 55.5% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 9.8% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. Jrue Holiday has tallied 33.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 90th percentile. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 7.5 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Pelicans, resulting in a positive matchup. The Celtics are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has averaged 31.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. Jayson Tatum has failed to convert 5.2 three-point attempts per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 5.9 mark last year. Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum comes in at the 98th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 36.0 minutes per game this year. The Celtics are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pelicans). The Celtics have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jonas Valanciunas has sunk 67.8% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 12.2% more than he's made overall this year. The 10th-fastest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Jonas Valanciunas figures to get a boost in performance in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Dyson Daniels has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Naji Marshall has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Al Horford has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.