Boston @ Charlotte Picks & Props

As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the league since the start of last season, totaling just 20.3 free throw attempts per game. Luke Kornet will likely suffer a reduction in output in all stat categories as a result of being on the road in this game.

The matchup vs. the Hornets is a challenging one for shot attempts from the field; the other team's starting PGs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the league since the start of last season, totaling just 20.3 free throw attempts per game. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, making it tough to get to the charity stripe. Derrick White will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease player performance across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball measures in the 100th percentile for personal fouls, posting a whopping 3.8 fouls per game since the start of last season. The Hornets rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the league since the start of last season, totaling just 20.3 free throw attempts per game. Jayson Tatum figures to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness for all stats on account of playing away from home in this game.

Brandon Miller has attempted 14.5 field goals per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 86th percentile out of all players in the league. Brandon Miller has attempted 6.6 3-point shots per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Brandon Miller has tallied 31.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 6.7 3-point attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Celtics, designating this as a favorable matchup. Brandon Miller will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually raises player performance in all stat categories.

Josh Green will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve stat production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Al Horford places in the 81st percentile for field goal efficiency with an outstanding 51.2% rate since the start of last season. Al Horford has sunk 38.8% of his three-point shots without the home court advantage since the start of last season, ranking him in the 81st percentile among all players in the league. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 8.7 baskets per game (most in the NBA) against the Hornets, identifying this as a favorable matchup.

Jaylen Brown has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (90th percentile). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the league since the start of last season, totaling just 20.3 free throw attempts per game. Jaylen Brown will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the league, Payton Pritchard comes in at the 76th percentile, posting a whopping 14.3 points per game while playing on the road this year. Payton Pritchard has made 4.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's sunk overall this year. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games.

Grant Williams has been called for 2.9 personal fouls per game when playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The Hornets rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Luke Kornet has been very low since the start of last season (2.4 free throws per game: 7th percentile).

Among all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday rates in the 83rd percentile for 3-pointers made, averaging 2.0 per game since the start of last season. Jrue Holiday has played 33.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 89th percentile. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 2.5 threes per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, labeling this as a good matchup. Among all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday places in the 82nd percentile for foul-shot proficiency with a great 84.9% rate since the start of last season.

Out of all players in the league, Miles Bridges ranks in the 92nd percentile for shots while playing at home, logging 17.4 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Miles Bridges rates in the 90th percentile for three-point attempts, averaging 6.5 per game since the start of last season. Miles Bridges has tallied 37.0 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 99th percentile. Miles Bridges will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases stat production across the board.

The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games.

Cody Martin has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.