Houston @ Minnesota Picks & Props

With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets's subpar 33.0% rate of sunk threes while on the road measures as the worst in the NBA this year. The matchup against Minnesota is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Timberwolves are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the least three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (1.3). The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Houston Rockets. Amen Thompson is expected to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all stat categories considering playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks ranks in the 82nd percentile for three-point attempts, logging 5.1 per game this year. Dillon Brooks has played 30.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 82nd percentile. The Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games as the away team. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 2ndworst in in the league while playing at home with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. Houston may be a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Rockets are the visiting squad (2nd-least in the league).

Rudy Gobert has converted 72.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 6.0% more than he's made in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 34.4 minutes per game while at home this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The matchup vs. Jabari Smith Jr. is a good one; he has given up a monstrous 16.4 points per game without the home court advantage when squaring off against other starting Cs this year (87th percentile). The Rockets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games while traveling, which should lead to increased possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 2ndworst in in the league while playing at home with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets's subpar 33.0% rate of sunk threes while on the road measures as the worst in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for shots from the field; opposing starting SFs have shot for the 3rd-lowest FG% in the league this year (40.6%). The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Houston Rockets. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.4 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the league). Jalen Green stands to see a decline in performance in all facets of the game on account of being on the road in this matchup.

Fred VanVleet has averaged 36.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 99th percentile. The Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games as the away team. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Fred VanVleet has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 13.4% more than he's made over the course of the year.

Cam Whitmore has attempted 12.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, Cam Whitmore measures in the 76th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, totaling 4.5 per game this year. The Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games as the away team. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Among all players in the NBA, Cam Whitmore comes in at the 75th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, posting a massive 2.4 free throw attempts per game this year.

Kyle Anderson has tallied 27.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.0 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Rockets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games while traveling, which should lead to increased possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kyle Anderson has made 93.3% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games at home, 17.0% higher than he's converted overall this season while at home. Kyle Anderson will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to improve stat production in all stat categories.

The matchup against the Rockets is a difficult one for three-point shots; opposing starting PFs have put up the lowest three rate in the league this year (21.7%). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 2ndworst in in the league while playing at home with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards rates in the 97th percentile, totaling a massive 26.1 points per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 35.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Rockets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games while traveling, which should lead to increased possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards has successfully made an impressive 5.2 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 4.1 mark last season.

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 4.8 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 79th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 31.6 minutes per game this year. The number of threes attempted against Rudy Gobert has been very high (3.4 per game) when playing at home and guarding other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games as the away team. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Jordan McLaughlin has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Holiday has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jock Landale has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Monte Morris has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.