Charlotte @ Orlando Picks & Props

As it relates to three-pointers, the Orlando Magic's lackluster 24.5% rate of drained threes comes in as the worst in the league over the last 5 games. The Magic have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Orlando Magic. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, struggling to draw fouls.

LaMelo Ball has tallied 3.8 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 99th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's lackluster 102.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Orlando Magic). This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 14.8 field goal attempts per game (most in the league) against the Magic, making this a strong matchup. The Hornets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 5.4 free throws per game (most in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Taj Gibson has scored 2.1 points per game since the start of last season, putting him among the worst players in the league by this standard: 4th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Taj Gibson registers in the 8th percentile for 3-point ability with an unimpressive 18.8% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the NBA, Taj Gibson ranks in the 14th percentile for playing time, posting only 10.6 minutes per game without the home court advantage since the start of last season. When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's lackluster 102.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The number of points averaged against Goga Bitadze has been very low (7.5 per game) when he is playing at home and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (7th percentile).

As it relates to three-pointers, the Orlando Magic's lackluster 24.5% rate of drained threes comes in as the worst in the league over the last 5 games. The Magic have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Orlando Magic.

Goga Bitadze has converted 11.8% of his three-pointers since the start of last season, ranking in the 5th percentile among all players in the league. As it relates to three-pointers, the Orlando Magic's lackluster 24.5% rate of drained threes comes in as the worst in the league over the last 5 games. When defending fellow starting Cs, Taj Gibson ranks in the 4th percentile with only 8.5 field goal attempts against him per game since the start of last season. The Magic have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Orlando Magic.

Jalen Suggs has attempted 6.5 3-pointers per game this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league. Offensive rebounds save possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Jalen Suggs will likely see an increase in performance in all stat categories due to possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

The matchup vs. the Hornets is a strong one for three-point shots; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 3rd-most treys per game in the league this year (2.5). Offensive rebounds save possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has converted a terrific 100.0% of his free throws this year, significantly more than his 85.9 mark last year. The matchup vs. the Hornets may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the NBA). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts stat production for all stats.

Brandon Miller has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game when playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's lackluster 102.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Orlando Magic). Brandon Miller will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally reduces player production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Grant Williams measures in the 95th percentile for personal fouls, posting a colossal 3.2 fouls per game this year. When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's lackluster 102.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Orlando Magic). Grant Williams will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers stat production in all facets of the game.

The matchup against Charlotte is a strong one; when the Hornets are away from home, they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs over the last 5 games (22.3). Offensive rebounds save possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the league, Tristan da Silva ranks in the 89th percentile for free-throw proficiency with a superb 88.9% rate since the start of last season. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (highest in the league) against the Hornets, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line. Tristan da Silva will likely get a boost in effectiveness in all stat categories due to enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Cody Martin has made 35.2% of his shots from the field while on the road this year, placing him in the 24th percentile among all players in the league. When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's lackluster 102.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Orlando Magic). Cody Martin is expected to see a decline in efficiency in all stat categories due to being on the road in this game.

Anthony Black has gone over 7.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.