LA @ Houston props

The Clippers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games as it relates to shot attempts from downtown. The matchup against Houston is a challenging one; when the Rockets are at home, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8). The LA Clippers have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Rockets have played at the 9th-least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the LA Clippers. Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 1.7 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick Jones Jr. places in the 90th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a great 46.4% rate this year. The LA Clippers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 7.6 free throws per game (most in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the league, Tari Eason slots into the 77th percentile for field goal efficiency while on his home court with an outstanding 54.5% rate this year. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Tari Eason will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally boosts stat production for all stats.

The LA Clippers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

With respect to threes, the Rockets's feeble 30.8% rate of made threes rates 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a tough one; when the Clippers are away from home, they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs this year (11.4). The Rockets have played at the 9th-slowest pace in the league this year. The Houston Rockets are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers).

The LA Clippers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Terance Mann has converted 83.3% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 20.8% more than he's sunk in all games this year. The matchup vs. Houston is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.5 foul shots per game this year when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage (6th-most in the NBA).

Among all players in the NBA, Ivica Zubac registers in the 90th percentile for field goal prowess when playing on the road with a great 64.8% rate this year. Ivica Zubac has averaged 35.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 90th percentile. The LA Clippers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). The clash with Alperen Sengun as it relates to getting to the foul line places in just the 75th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting an enormous 3.4 foul shots per game this year.

The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks ranks in the 90th percentile for free-throw effectiveness with a very good 95.8% rate this year. Dillon Brooks will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually boosts stat production in all stat categories.

Kris Dunn has successfully made 57.1% of his shot attempts from the field this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. The LA Clippers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Houston may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Rockets have the home court advantage (4th-most in the league).

Alperen Sengun has converted 55.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 10.0% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Ivica Zubac is a favorable one; he has allowed a monstrous 24.0 points per game without the home court advantage when facing opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Alperen Sengun ranks in the 85th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, logging a whopping 4.0 free throw attempts per game on his home court this year. The matchup with Ivica Zubac in regard to getting to the charity stripe places in only the 79th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting an enormous 4.5 foul shots per game this year when they are at home.

Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet rates in the 86th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, tallying 7.1 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet lands in the 87th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 33.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a favorable one for scoring; when the Clippers are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 7th-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (45.6%). The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the LA Clippers are on the road (9th-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Norman Powell rates in the 97th percentile, totaling a colossal 26.0 points per game this year. Norman Powell has made 4.2 threes per game this year, placing him in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. The LA Clippers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Norman Powell has attempted 6.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. The matchup vs. Houston is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.5 foul shots per game this year when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage (6th-most in the NBA).

The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the LA Clippers is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PFs have attempted an enormous 4.1 free throws per game this year (9th-most in the league). Jabari Smith Jr. will likely see a spike in effectiveness for all stats due to possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Amir Coffey has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Amen Thompson has gone over 9.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 3.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.