Houston @ San Antonio Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun measures in the 94th percentile for field goals hit, tallying a colossal 8.2 per game since the start of last season. Alperen Sengun has averaged 32.4 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 83rd percentile. The matchup with Victor Wembanyama measures in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs scoring a massive 17.0 points per game since the start of last season. The Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the San Antonio Spurs). The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Julian Champagnie has accumulated 1.2 personal fouls per game while playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 24th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season. Julian Champagnie stands to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Harrison Barnes has attempted 4.7 3-point shots per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 76th percentile among all players in the league. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 2.4 threes per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, marking this as a good matchup. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season. Harrison Barnes will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase player production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. rates in the 78th percentile for 3-point attempts, registering 5.0 per game since the start of last season. Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 31.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile. The Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the San Antonio Spurs). The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jabari Smith Jr. has sunk 83.0% of his foul shot attempts since the start of last season, ranking in the 75th percentile out of all players in the league.

When it comes to shooting, the Spurs's poor 112.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-lowest in the NBA since the start of last season.

The matchup against Houston is a strong one for field goals; when the Houston Rockets are the visiting team, the other team's starting PGs have posted the 9th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (45.5%). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season. Chris Paul has failed to make 0.2 free throws per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 23rd percentile for misses . The matchup against Houston is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 5.2 free throws per game this year when the Rockets are the visiting team (5th-most in the league). Chris Paul will likely see a rise in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet places in the 85th percentile for field goal attempts, putting up 13.9 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet ranks in the 97th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, averaging 8.1 per game since the start of last season. Fred VanVleet has averaged 36.8 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 99th percentile. The matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs is a favorable one for field goals; the other team's starting PGs have compiled the highest FG% in the NBA this year (50.2%). The Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the San Antonio Spurs).

Keldon Johnson has attempted 12.8 shots from the field per game on his home court since the start of last season, ranking him in the 78th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Keldon Johnson places in the 82nd percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, registering 5.3 per game since the start of last season. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season. Keldon Johnson will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to boost stat production for all stats.

The Houston Rockets rank as the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league without the home court advantage since the start of last season. Jalen Green ought to see a decline in production for all stats on account of being on the road in this matchup.

Dillon Brooks has attempted 5.2 3-pointers per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. Dillon Brooks has tallied 31.0 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the San Antonio Spurs). The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. San Antonio is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.5 free throws per game this year when the Spurs are on their home court (6th-most in the league).

Jeremy Sochan has made 29.0% of his attempts from downtown since the start of last season, ranking him in the 25th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Jeremy Sochan slots into the 79th percentile for personal fouls, logging a whopping 2.3 fouls per game playing at home since the start of last season. When it comes to shooting, the Spurs's poor 112.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-lowest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a hard one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have posted the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (21.7%).

The Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the San Antonio Spurs). The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tari Eason has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Stephon Castle has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Zach Collins has gone over 7.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.