Los Angeles @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Trey Murphy III has put up 21.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 higher than he's put up over the course of the season. Trey Murphy III has attempted 9.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Trey Murphy III has played 39.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 more than he's played in all games this season. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 48.7% field goal rate comes in as the 9th-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Pelicans.

CJ McCollum has logged 28.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 8.8 higher than he's logged overall this season. Compared to last season's 2.8 rate, CJ McCollum's 3-pointers sunk have risen this season to 3.6 per game. CJ McCollum has averaged 38.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.7 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 48.7% field goal rate comes in as the 9th-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Pelicans.

Rui Hachimura has converted 65.5% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 6.5% more than he's put through the net in all games this season when playing away from home. Rui Hachimura has made 2.3 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's made over the course of the season. Rui Hachimura has played 32.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games when playing on the road, 5.7 more than he's played in all games this year on the road. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games away from home. The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Taurean Prince has successfully made 48.5% of his three-pointers over the last 15 games, 10.9% higher than he's made over the course of the year. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games away from home. The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Taurean Prince has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 28.2% more than he's made over the course of the year.

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 9.1 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the league, D'Angelo Russell places in the 88th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 32.7 minutes per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games away from home. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Pelicans have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.5). The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a decline in possessions today from squaring off against the 6th-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Anthony Davis should suffer a drop-off in performance in all stat categories considering playing away from home in this game.

Zion Williamson has attempted 19.8 shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Zion Williamson has sunk 66.7% of his 3-point shots over the last 14 games at home, 16.7% more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season while at home. Zion Williamson has tallied 31.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 48.7% field goal rate comes in as the 9th-highest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6).

Austin Reaves has converted 2.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves rates in the 86th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.0 minutes per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games away from home. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.1). The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Herbert Jones has converted 2.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season while on his home court. Herbert Jones has tallied 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 6.2 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year at home. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 48.7% field goal rate comes in as the 9th-highest in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, resulting in a positive matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Pelicans.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas slots into the 84th percentile for shooting prowess on his home court with an outstanding 55.0% rate this year. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 48.7% field goal rate comes in as the 9th-highest in the league this year. The rate of shots from downtown sunk against Anthony Davis has been quite high (38.5%) when guarding opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Pelicans. Jonas Valanciunas figures to see an increase in productivity across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Brandon Ingram has converted 40.3% of his treys when playing at home this year, placing him in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. Brandon Ingram has tallied 32.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 89th percentile. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 48.7% field goal rate comes in as the 9th-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Pelicans. Brandon Ingram stands to get a boost in production in all stat categories on account of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

LeBron James has successfully made 11.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Compared to last season's 28.9% rate, LeBron James's three-point effectiveness has surged this season to 39.9%. Out of all players in the league, LeBron James slots into the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 35.3 minutes per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games away from home. The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jaxson Hayes has gone over 2.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Spencer Dinwiddie has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Dyson Daniels has not yet played a game this season.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 2.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Larry Nance Jr. has not yet played a game this season.