Los Angeles @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, Max Christie comes in at the 20th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a measly 1.0 fouls per game while playing on the road this year. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.1). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Among all players in the NBA, Max Christie registers in the 83rd percentile for foul-shot effectiveness away from home with an exceptional 93.8% rate this year.

Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura lands in the 94th percentile for 3-point ability while playing away from home with a remarkable 60.0% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura comes in at the 83rd percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 31.8 minutes per game away from his home court this year. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

Cam Reddish has converted 34.8% of his field goal attempts since the start of last season, putting him in the 6th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Lakers will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from sharing the court with the most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. New Orleans is a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.0 free throws per game this year when the Pelicans have the home court advantage (least in the league). Cam Reddish will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces player performance in all facets of the game.

LeBron James has averaged 23.0 points per game while on the road this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard. LeBron James has successfully made 55.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 5.7% higher than he's converted in all games this season while playing away from home. Among all players in the league, LeBron James rates in the 92nd percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 35.3 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

Anthony Davis has averaged a whopping 31.1 points per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 25.0 points per game last year. Anthony Davis has successfully made 56.7% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 15.9% higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. Anthony Davis has played 35.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 91st percentile. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The rate of shots from downtown converted against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (61.2%) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile).

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 5.8 3-pointers per game this year, ranking in the 81st percentile among all players in the league. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Among all players in the league, D'Angelo Russell rates in the 80th percentile for free-throw ability while on the road with a terrific 91.7% rate this year.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.3 3-pointers per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Trey Murphy III places in the 77th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 31.2 minutes per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Trey Murphy III should see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories considering possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Yves Missi registers in the 7th percentile for 3-point attempts, posting 0.0 per game this year. The Pelicans rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Pelicans have played at the most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Anthony Davis has been remarkably low this year (1.0 foul shot attempts per game when they are at home: 4th percentile).

Among all players in the league, Jaylen Nowell ranks in the 95th percentile for three-point ability on his home court with an exceptional 66.7% rate this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaylen Nowell has made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 13 games, 27.5% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Jaylen Nowell ought to see an increase in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Compared to last year's 1.3 clip, Brandon Ingram's 3-pointers made have spiked this year to 2.5 per game. Among all players in the league, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 81st percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 33.2 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has missed 4.2 shot attempts from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's missed overall this year. The Pelicans rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Pelicans have played at the most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Lakers, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Austin Reaves has attempted 9.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Austin Reaves has played 34.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 88th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 7.5 3-point attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, branding this as a good matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

Dalton Knecht has converted 51.8% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 8.6% higher than he's converted in all games this year while playing on the road. Out of all players in the league, Dalton Knecht registers in the 20th percentile for personal fouls, logging only 1.0 fouls per game while playing on the road this year. As it relates to offense, the Lakers's remarkable 120.2 points per game comes in as the 5th-most in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Dalton Knecht has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this year, putting him in the 100th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Javonte Green has made 62.5% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 11 games, 20.1% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Javonte Green has attempted 3.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Javonte Green has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 19th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled. The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.