Oklahoma City @ Charlotte props

Among all players in the league, Nick Richards measures in the 97th percentile for scoring ability while playing at home with a great 67.6% rate this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. Nick Richards has attempted 2.8 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Nick Richards is expected to see a rise in productivity for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

The matchup vs. Charlotte is a hard one; when the Hornets are on their home court, they have given up the 6th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs over the last 10 games (13.3). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Luguentz Dort stands to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.

Kenrich Williams has made 71.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 30.2% higher than he's made in all games this year away from his home court. In regard to offense, the Thunder's remarkable 119.8 points per game settles in as the 4th-best in the league this year. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder. Kenrich Williams has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 50.0% higher than he's converted over the course of the season.

Vasilije Micic has posted 13.5 points per game over the last 15 games, 6.5 more than he's posted overall this year. Vasilije Micic has attempted 5.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Vasilije Micic has averaged 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.3 more than he's averaged in all games this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 7.7 three attempts per game (most in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making this a strong matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets.

In contrast to last season's 48.5% clip, Aaron Wiggins's field goal ability has surged this season to 55.2%. Aaron Wiggins has made a whopping 49.4% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this season, a significant increase from his 36.9 mark last season. Aaron Wiggins has played 23.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 higher than he's played in all games this year. In regard to offense, the Thunder's remarkable 119.8 points per game settles in as the 4th-best in the league this year. The matchup against Charlotte is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the Hornets are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have averaged the most field goals per game in the league this year (8.7).

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Grant Williams has been quite low this year (3.0 free throws per game: 21st percentile). Chet Holmgren figures to suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game in light of playing away from home in this game.

Cason Wallace has converted 43.9% of his attempts from downtown when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the league. In regard to offense, the Thunder's remarkable 119.8 points per game settles in as the 4th-best in the league this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 2.5 3-pointers per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, resulting in a positive matchup. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder. Cason Wallace has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.1% more than he's sunk overall this season.

Jalen Williams has converted 9.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Compared to last season's 33.7% mark, Jalen Williams's three-point prowess has spiked this season to 43.2%. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Williams ranks in the 84th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 31.7 minutes per game this year. In regard to offense, the Thunder's remarkable 119.8 points per game settles in as the 4th-best in the league this year. The matchup against Charlotte is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the Hornets are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have averaged the most field goals per game in the league this year (8.7).

Grant Williams has attempted 11.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. The matchup with Chet Holmgren slots into only the 90th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs putting up a monstrous 15.7 points per game this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs vs. Chet Holmgren has been quite high (4.7 foul shot attempts per game) when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Grant Williams will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to improve player production for all stats.

Josh Giddey has successfully made 60.8% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 13.7% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year when playing on the road. Josh Giddey has successfully made 41.3% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games on the road, 11.1% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year when playing away from home. Josh Giddey has played 30.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 5.5 more than he's played overall this season on the road. In regard to offense, the Thunder's remarkable 119.8 points per game settles in as the 4th-best in the league this year. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder.

Brandon Miller has attempted 17.3 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games at home, 2.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Brandon Miller has attempted 8.7 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games playing at home, 1.8 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Among all players in the league, Brandon Miller measures in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 32.4 minutes per game this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. Brandon Miller figures to see a spike in output across the board considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Jaylin Williams has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Davis Bertans has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Aleksej Pokusevski has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Lindy Waters III has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Joe has gone over 11.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.