Best NBA Player Props Today for December 30: Birthday Bron Shines Against Detroit
The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the league this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks rank 9thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
Miles McBride has successfully made 40.1% of his treys this year, ranking in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year. The Magic have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 13 games on the road, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Among all players in the NBA, Miles McBride places in the 17th percentile for failed foul shot attempts, posting just 0.1 per game this year. Miles McBride ought to get a boost in effectiveness across the board considering having the home court advantage in this contest.
Mikal Bridges has attempted 8.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Out of all players in the league, Mikal Bridges comes in at the 100th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 38.1 minutes per game this year. The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have notched 20.2 points per game (most in the league) against the Magic, designating this as a favorable matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Magic have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 13 games on the road, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks.
In terms of offense, the Magic's lackluster 104.3 points per game when playing on the road measures as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SFs have shot 33.3% on field goals (worst in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, resulting in a hard matchup. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from facing the 2nd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). The matchup against the New York Knicks may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (9th-least in the league). Franz Wagner will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally worsens player performance in all stat categories.
Jonathan Isaac has converted 23.8% of his attempts from beyond the arc away from his home court this year, ranking in the 22nd percentile among all players in the league. In terms of offense, the Magic's lackluster 104.3 points per game when playing on the road measures as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from facing the 2nd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). Jonathan Isaac will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance in all stat categories.
Wendell Carter Jr. has converted just 0.4 3-pointers per game this season, significantly lower than his 1.2 rate last season. Wendell Carter Jr. has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (82nd percentile). In terms of offense, the Magic's lackluster 104.3 points per game when playing on the road measures as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 18.6% on three-pointers (weakest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, resulting in a challenging matchup. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from facing the 2nd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks).
Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns rates in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 3.3 fouls per game this year. The matchup against Wendell Carter Jr. is a difficult one for field goals; when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have sunk a lowly 47.7% of their shot attempts from the field (10th percentile). The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the league this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks rank 9thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
Among all players in the league, Jalen Suggs measures in the 86th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc when playing on the road, totaling 6.5 per game this year. The Magic have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 13 games away from home. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 9th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Jalen Suggs has sunk 91.8% of his foul shots when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Knicks, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sunk 44.1% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 6.0% more than he's converted over the course of the year on the road. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has successfully made 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's made in all games this season. The matchup against New York is a good one; when the New York Knicks have the home court advantage, they have given up the most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs this year (21.5). The Magic have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 13 games away from home. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 9th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
The Magic have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 13 games away from home. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 9th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
Jalen Brunson has sunk 3.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 more than he's converted over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, Jalen Brunson slots into the 82nd percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 32.3 minutes per game while at home this year. The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year. The Magic have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 13 games on the road, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player production in all stat categories.
The Magic have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 13 games away from home. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 9th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Moritz Wagner has attempted 3.5 foul shots per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the league.
Among all players in the league, Goga Bitadze measures in the 86th percentile for field goal efficiency away from home with a stellar 57.5% rate this year. The Magic have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 13 games away from home. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 9th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
OG Anunoby has attempted 15.6 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. OG Anunoby has been on the court for 34.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year. The Magic have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 13 games on the road, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks. OG Anunoby stands to see a rise in efficiency for all stats on account of possessing the home court advantage in this game.
Cameron Payne has gone over 6.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.
Anthony Black has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.
| Rank | Leader | L10 | Units |
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| 1 | patelnydevil289 | 5-5-0 | +10050 |
| 2 | CRS | 7-3-0 | +8900 |
| 3 | greenhouse12 | 5-5-0 | +8850 |
| 4 | CHEOAPONTE | 8-2-0 | +8100 |
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| 8 | muttsanders99 | 5-5-0 | +6200 |
| 9 | fightingwalley | 4-6-0 | +6150 |
| 10 | sshuk | 8-2-0 | +6150 |
| All Magic Money Leaders | |||
| Rank | Leader | L10 | Units |
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| 1 | ozmcgee | 6-4-0 | +11550 |
| 2 | Alexandr1966 | 7-3-0 | +10450 |
| 3 | Ollywood | 9-0-1 | +9450 |
| 4 | SkipspikS | 8-2-0 | +8300 |
| 5 | Midway28 | 5-5-0 | +8250 |
| 6 | liveactiondockery | 4-6-0 | +8200 |
| 7 | swtknguy | 7-3-0 | +8000 |
| 8 | Capizzano2000 | 4-5-1 | +7850 |
| 9 | Abbyllar | 6-4-0 | +7800 |
| 10 | beloborg151 | 7-3-0 | +7750 |
| All Knicks Money Leaders | |||