Houston @ LA Picks & Props

Jalen Green has attempted 19.0 field goals per game over the last 15 games, 2.7 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Jalen Green has attempted 9.5 treys per game over the last 15 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Jalen Green has averaged 31.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 85th percentile. The 5th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers).

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 10.9 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jabari Smith Jr. has sunk 2.6 treys per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's converted from three in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. measures in the 85th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 31.9 minutes per game this year. The 5th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers).

Compared to last season's 6.0 mark, Mason Plumlee's shots have decreased this season to 3.1 per game. Mason Plumlee has converted 0.0% of his shots from downtown while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 7th percentile out of all players in the league. In contrast to last season's 25.4 rate, Mason Plumlee's playing time has dropped this season to 14.4 minutes per game. The showdown with Jock Landale slots into the 10th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs nailing only 5.5 field goals per game this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 9thworst in in the league while playing at home with just 9.8 offensive boards per game this year.

Compared to last season's 42.9% clip, P.J. Tucker's scoring performance has diminished this season to 27.9%. This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 21.7% on 3-pointers (worst in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, creating a hard matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 9thworst in in the league while playing at home with just 9.8 offensive boards per game this year.

Amir Coffey has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's accumulated in all games this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 9thworst in in the league while playing at home with just 9.8 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. Houston may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Rockets are the visiting team (2nd-least in the league).

Jock Landale has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.4 higher than he's committed overall this season on the road. When it comes to shots from downtown, the Houston Rockets's poor 33.3% rate of converted threes while playing away from home comes in as the weakest in the league this year. The rate of field goals converted against Ivica Zubac has been remarkably low (50.0%) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). Jock Landale stands to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board as a result of being on the road in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Holiday slots into the 24th percentile for field goal proficiency with a lackluster 39.5% rate this year. When it comes to shots from downtown, the Houston Rockets's poor 33.3% rate of converted threes while playing away from home comes in as the weakest in the league this year. Aaron Holiday is expected to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Amen Thompson comes in at the 15th percentile for 3-point effectiveness when playing away from home with an unimpressive 18.6% rate this year. When it comes to shots from downtown, the Houston Rockets's poor 33.3% rate of converted threes while playing away from home comes in as the weakest in the league this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PGs have averaged 42.1% on field goals (8th-weakest in the NBA) against the Clippers, creating a challenging matchup. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the league) vs. the Clippers, finding it difficult to draw fouls. Amen Thompson is expected to suffer a reduction in efficiency across the board on account of being on the road in this contest.

Cam Whitmore has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's committed in all games this year. When it comes to shots from downtown, the Houston Rockets's poor 33.3% rate of converted threes while playing away from home comes in as the weakest in the league this year. Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 0.5 foul shots per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Clippers, struggling to get to the free-throw line. Cam Whitmore will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually lowers player production for all stats.

Among all players in the league, Xavier Moon comes in at the 11th percentile for personal fouls, registering a measly 0.6 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. In regard to shots from downtown, the LA Clippers's exceptional 38.5% rate of converted threes settles in as the 4th-highest in the league this year. The matchup vs. Houston is a good one for scoring; when the Houston Rockets are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 9th-highest field goal percentage in the league this year (45.5%). The Clippers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Clippers will likely get a boost in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace away offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).