Los Angeles @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Trey Murphy III has logged 22.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 higher than he's logged overall this year. Trey Murphy III has attempted 9.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Trey Murphy III has played 39.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.2 more than he's played in all games this season. Trey Murphy III has tallied a measly 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, significantly less than his 2.0 fouls per game last year. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers).

In comparison to last year's 0.9 rate, Herbert Jones's 3-pointers drained have spiked this year to 1.5 per game. Herbert Jones has played 37.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 7.2 more than he's played overall this season at home. This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 5.8 three attempts per game (most in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, designating this as a positive matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 9th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made 55.1% of his field goal attempts this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. Anthony Davis is a positive one for 3-point shots; when facing fellow starting Cs this year, they have totaled a colossal 0.9 3-pointers per game (97th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 9th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Jonas Valanciunas will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production in all stat categories.

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 9.3 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell lands in the 88th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 32.6 minutes per game this year. In terms of scoring, the Lakers's fantastic 118.8 points per game as the road team rates strongest in the league over the last 25 games. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have tallied 7.5 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, marking this as a strong matchup. The quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 4.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, placing him in the 80th percentile among all players in the league. Spencer Dinwiddie has tallied 28.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 76th percentile. In terms of scoring, the Lakers's fantastic 118.8 points per game as the road team rates strongest in the league over the last 25 games. The quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Zion Williamson has averaged 27.1 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.1 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. Out of all players in the league, Zion Williamson registers in the 89th percentile for field goal ability with a great 57.5% rate this year. Zion Williamson has played 31.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers).

The matchup vs. New Orleans is a difficult one for three-point attempts; when the Pelicans are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the 5th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.4). The Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league with only 8.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. LeBron James will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to worsen player production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram registers in the 80th percentile for three-point prowess playing at home with a phenomenal 40.5% rate this year. Among all players in the league, Brandon Ingram measures in the 89th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 33.1 minutes per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 9th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Brandon Ingram has attempted 4.9 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA.

CJ McCollum has attempted 22.1 shots per game over the last 10 games, 6.2 more than he's attempted overall this season. CJ McCollum has sunk a terrific 3.6 shots from downtown per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 2.8 mark last year. CJ McCollum has tallied 39.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.4 more than he's tallied in all games this year. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 9th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Rui Hachimura has converted 66.1% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 6.8% more than he's converted over the course of the year while playing away from home. Rui Hachimura has made 2.2 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from three in all games this season. Rui Hachimura has been on the court for 31.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.4 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. In terms of scoring, the Lakers's fantastic 118.8 points per game as the road team rates strongest in the league over the last 25 games. The quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Austin Reaves has converted 2.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves rates in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 32.0 minutes per game this year. In terms of scoring, the Lakers's fantastic 118.8 points per game as the road team rates strongest in the league over the last 25 games. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, resulting in a favorable matchup. The quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Among all players in the league, Anthony Davis lands in the 97th percentile, compiling a whopping 24.8 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis ranks in the 81st percentile for scoring efficiency while playing away from home with a very good 53.0% rate this year. Anthony Davis has averaged 35.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 97th percentile. In terms of scoring, the Lakers's fantastic 118.8 points per game as the road team rates strongest in the league over the last 25 games. The clash with Jonas Valanciunas measures in just the 97th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs sinking an enormous 61.3% of their field goals this year.

Taurean Prince has not yet played a game this season.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Dyson Daniels has not yet played a game this season.