Los Angeles @ Brooklyn props

Mikal Bridges has converted 4.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's made from three over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges registers in the 97th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 35.5 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, creating a favorable matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. The Nets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Taurean Prince has sunk 56.0% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 11.3% more than he's converted overall this season. Taurean Prince has made 47.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 10.4% higher than he's made in all games this year. The Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The quickest pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Lakers.

Trendon Watford has averaged 11.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the league: 22nd percentile. In terms of shooting, the Brooklyn Nets's feeble 105.2 points per game settles in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nets.

D'Angelo Russell has successfully made 4.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell lands in the 87th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 32.4 minutes per game this year. The Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 2.9 threes per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, labeling this as a strong matchup. The quickest pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Lakers.

Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis slots into the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a monstrous 2.3 fouls per game this year. The number of points scored against Nic Claxton has been remarkably low (12.5 per game) when he is at home and defending other starting Cs this year (13th percentile). The Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from competing against the 3rd-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Nets). The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Nic Claxton has been remarkably low this year (2.4 foul shots per game when they are on their home court: 10th percentile).

Dennis Schroder has attempted 6.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted overall this year. Dennis Schroder has played 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 more than he's played in all games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. The Nets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 6.2 foul shots per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

In terms of shooting, the Brooklyn Nets's feeble 105.2 points per game settles in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nets. Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, making it tough to get to the foul line.

In contrast to last year's 21.3 clip, LeBron James's shots have dropped this year to 17.9 per game. This year, the other team's starting PFs have posted 14.6 points per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, labeling this as a challenging matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from competing against the 3rd-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Nets). The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). LeBron James will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases stat production across the board.

Rui Hachimura has sunk 62.9% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games on the road, 5.5% more than he's put through the net in all games this year away from his home court. Rui Hachimura has successfully made 54.9% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 9.4% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year away from his home court. Rui Hachimura has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 8.2 more than he's played in all games this year on the road. The Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Brooklyn Nets is a strong one; they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (19.5).

Austin Reaves has made 7.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.6 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season while playing on the road. Austin Reaves has attempted 7.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. Austin Reaves has averaged 38.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 5.8 higher than he's averaged in all games this year on the road. The Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Brooklyn Nets is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.2).

Cam Thomas has posted 26.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's posted overall this year. Cam Thomas has sunk 3.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the year when playing at home. Cam Thomas has played 38.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.9 higher than he's played in all games this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. The Nets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Nic Claxton has converted 62.4% of his shots from the field playing at home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the league. Nic Claxton has averaged 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. The clash with Anthony Davis places in only the 97th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs burying a massive 0.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. The Nets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Spencer Dinwiddie has not yet played a game this season.

Cameron Johnson has gone over 10.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.