Charlotte @ Cleveland Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Ty Jerome lands in the 96th percentile for three-point proficiency with a terrific 51.2% rate this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a positive one for threes; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league on their home court this year. Ty Jerome has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 22.9% more than he's sunk overall this season.

The Hornets will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 4th-best in in the NBA away from home with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the league, Josh Green slots into the 100th percentile for foul-shot efficiency while playing away from home with a very good 100.0% rate this year.

Among all players in the league, Evan Mobley measures in the 23rd percentile for 3-point shots made, posting 0.5 per game this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, struggling to draw fouls.

Brandon Miller has attempted 11.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Brandon Miller has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Hornets will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 4th-best in in the NBA away from home with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.8 free throws per game this year (4th-most in the NBA).

Miles Bridges has attempted 6.2 3-point shots per game while playing on the road since the start of last season, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Hornets will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 4th-best in in the NBA away from home with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Miles Bridges has attempted 2.7 free throws per game while on the road since the start of last season, ranking in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. Cleveland may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 5.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Cleveland Cavaliers are playing at home (3rd-most in the league).

The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a tough one for field goal attempts; the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the least FG attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Hornets is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 foul shots per game this year (3rd-least in the NBA).

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaac Okoro has attempted 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have registered 22.3 points per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, designating this as a good matchup for offensive performance. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league on their home court this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Jarrett Allen has converted 55.5% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 6.6% less than he's converted overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen rates in the 4th percentile for three-point ability with a weak 0.0% rate since the start of last season. When squaring off against fellow starting Cs, Grant Williams ranks in the 4th percentile with a mere 1.1 threes attempted against him per game this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Grant Williams has attempted 9.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. The Hornets will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 4th-best in in the NBA away from home with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Jarrett Allen has been very high this year (3.4 foul shots per game when they are on the away squad: 96th percentile).

Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball ranks in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 3.6 fouls per game away from his home court this year. In terms of shooting, the Hornets's feeble 103.4 points per game when playing on the road measures as the 4th-worst in the NBA this year. The Hornets have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls. LaMelo Ball should experience a decrease in performance for all stats as a result of being on the road in this matchup.

Dean Wade has gone over 6.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

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

Georges Niang has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.