Charlotte @ Boston Picks & Props

This year, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 11.3 field goal attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Hornets, resulting in a difficult matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets). In terms of drawing fouls, the Celtics's subpar 13.2 free throw attempts per game settles in as the worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Hornets, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

When guarding other starting Cs, Grant Williams has been in the 7th percentile with just 9.1 field goal attempts against him per game this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets). In terms of drawing fouls, the Celtics's subpar 13.2 free throw attempts per game settles in as the worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Grant Williams has been remarkably low this year (3.0 free throw attempts per game when they are at home: 24th percentile).

This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, branding this as a hard matchup for offensive productivity. The 3rd-slowest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Hornets grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 7.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Miles Bridges will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.

Brandon Miller has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (89th percentile). The 3rd-slowest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Hornets grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 7.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. Boston may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Boston Celtics have the home court advantage (4th-least in the NBA).

Xavier Tillman has attempted 1.5 three-pointers per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 0.3 mark last season. The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Xavier Tillman measures in the 100th percentile for free-throw effectiveness playing at home with an outstanding 100.0% rate this year. Xavier Tillman ought to get a boost in output across the board in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets). In terms of drawing fouls, the Celtics's subpar 13.2 free throw attempts per game settles in as the worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 free throws per game this year when the Hornets are the visiting team (3rd-least in the NBA).

Among all players in the NBA, Svi Mykhailiuk slots into the 9th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a lowly 0.5 fouls per game on his home court this year. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have logged 22.3 points per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, resulting in a positive matchup for offensive efficiency. The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Svi Mykhailiuk has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 33.3% more than he's converted over the course of the year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, finding it easy to draw fouls.

The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a positive one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 3rd-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.5). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 4.0 foul shots per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line. Jaden Springer will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all stat categories.

Vasilije Micic has attempted 4.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Vasilije Micic has played 31.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.6 more than he's played overall this year. The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 10th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games as it relates to 3-point attempts. This year, opposing starting PGs have totaled 3.0 three-pointers per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, making this a positive matchup. Vasilije Micic has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 13.1% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season away from his home court.

Aleksej Pokusevski has converted 58.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 24.2% more than he's made from three overall this season. Aleksej Pokusevski has committed a lowly 0.7 personal fouls per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 1.7 fouls per game last year. The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 10th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games as it relates to 3-point attempts. Aleksej Pokusevski has attempted 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Davis Bertans has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Oshae Brissett has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Marques Bolden has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.