LA @ Phoenix Picks & Props

P.J. Tucker has sunk a mere 26.7% of his field goals this season, a significant dropoff from his 42.9 mark last season. Compared to last season's 25.7 clip, P.J. Tucker's playing time has been reduced this season to 15.5 minutes per game. The matchup vs. the Suns is a difficult one for three-point shots; opposing starting PFs have put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (29.1%). The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA away from home with just 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Amir Coffey has sunk a whopping 41.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc this year, significantly more than his 17.8 mark last year. Amir Coffey has tallied 24.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he's tallied overall this year. With respect to offense, the LA Clippers's terrific 115.6 points per game ranks 8th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The LA Clippers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns).

In contrast to last season's 20.9 clip, James Harden's points per game have dropped this season to 16.7. The matchup vs. the Suns is a hard one; they have given up the 4th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 15 games (16.0). The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA away from home with just 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Suns may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (4th-least in the NBA).

Compared to last year's 35.4% mark, Drew Eubanks's 3-point prowess has surged this year to 100.0%. The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Drew Eubanks will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve stat production in all stat categories.

The matchup vs. the Suns is a hard one; they have given up the 4th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 15 games (16.0). The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA away from home with just 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Suns may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (4th-least in the NBA). Russell Westbrook will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player production in all facets of the game.

This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 1.5 3-pointers per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Suns, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA away from home with just 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Norman Powell ought to experience a decrease in effectiveness across the board as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic rates in the 75th percentile for scoring performance while on his home court with a great 51.3% rate this year. Jusuf Nurkic has successfully made 50.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 28.0% higher than he's made from downtown overall this year. The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Jusuf Nurkic has attempted 3.5 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile among all players in the league.

Devin Booker has scored 25.5 points per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard. Devin Booker has attempted 7.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Devin Booker has averaged 35.4 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a good one for shots from the field; when the LA Clippers are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have shot for the 7th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (45.6%). The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns.

Grayson Allen has attempted 11.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Grayson Allen has attempted 9.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games when playing at home, 2.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. Among all players in the league, Grayson Allen ranks in the 92nd percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 33.6 minutes per game this year. The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Compared to last season's 8.9 mark, Bradley Beal's shots from the field scored have been reduced this season to 6.9 per game. Bradley Beal has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game at home this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-least aggressive offense in the league at home this year has been the Phoenix Suns. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SGs have registered 11.4 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, creating a difficult matchup for offensive output. The LA Clippers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which ought to reduce possessions for the Suns.

Ivica Zubac has attempted 9.8 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. With respect to offense, the LA Clippers's terrific 115.6 points per game ranks 8th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The LA Clippers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns). Ivica Zubac has converted 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

Terance Mann has successfully made 66.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 17.4% more than he's sunk overall this year. Terance Mann has made 49.9% of his shots from downtown over the last 15 games on the road, 13.6% more than he's sunk in all games this season while playing on the road. With respect to offense, the LA Clippers's terrific 115.6 points per game ranks 8th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a good one for three-pointers; when the Phoenix Suns are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 10th-most threes per game in the league this year (1.9). The LA Clippers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns).

Kevin Durant has attempted 7.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant places in the 99th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 37.1 minutes per game this year. The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Kevin Durant has made 7.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.7 higher than he's converted overall this season while at home.

Paul George has made 4.3 treys per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year while playing away from home. Out of all players in the league, Paul George comes in at the 93rd percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 34.1 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the LA Clippers's terrific 115.6 points per game ranks 8th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The LA Clippers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns). Paul George has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 11.8% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season when playing away from home.

Eric Gordon has not yet played a game this season.

Royce O'Neale has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Bol Bol has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.