Brooklyn @ New York Picks & Props

Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (96th percentile). The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year. The New York Knicks are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Brooklyn Nets). In regard to getting to the free-throw line, the New York Knicks's subpar 19.7 foul shots per game ranks 3rd-worst in the league this year. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Ben Simmons has been quite low this year (1.9 free throws per game: 7th percentile).

The Knicks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA playing at home this year. Cameron Payne stands to see a rise in productivity in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges rates in the 84th percentile for shots from the field scored, averaging an enormous 6.8 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges rates in the 79th percentile for three-point attempts playing at home, tallying 5.8 per game this year. Mikal Bridges has played 38.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 100th percentile. The Knicks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA playing at home this year. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.2).

Compared to last season's 6.1 clip, Cameron Johnson's shot attempts from downtown have jumped this season to 7.5 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Cameron Johnson rates in the 82nd percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 33.3 minutes per game this year. In regard to three-pointers, the Brooklyn Nets's exceptional 37.4% rate of drained threes away from their home court comes in as the 9th-best in the NBA this year. Cameron Johnson has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 11.7% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 33.6 minutes per game at home this year. The Knicks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA playing at home this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have tallied 3.5 3-pointers per game (most in the league) against the Nets, marking this as a favorable matchup. Jalen Brunson has converted 6.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.8 foul shots per game (6th-most in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's converted overall this year. In regard to three-pointers, the Brooklyn Nets's exceptional 37.4% rate of drained threes away from their home court comes in as the 9th-best in the NBA this year. Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 11.0% more than he's put through the net overall this season.

In regard to three-pointers, the Brooklyn Nets's exceptional 37.4% rate of drained threes away from their home court comes in as the 9th-best in the NBA this year. Relative to last year's 33.3% mark, Ben Simmons's foul-shot proficiency has jumped this year to 75.0%. The clash with Karl-Anthony Towns when it comes to getting to the foul line rates in only the 79th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs attempting an enormous 3.8 free throws per game this year.

In regard to three-pointers, the Brooklyn Nets's exceptional 37.4% rate of drained threes away from their home court comes in as the 9th-best in the NBA this year.

OG Anunoby has converted 7.8 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, OG Anunoby rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 35.6 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Knicks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA playing at home this year. OG Anunoby has made 3.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's made in all games this season. OG Anunoby figures to see a rise in production in all stat categories on account of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Josh Hart has sunk 49.2% of his three-point attempts while at home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league. Josh Hart has averaged 36.4 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Knicks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA playing at home this year. The matchup against the Nets is a strong one; they have given up the most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (19.5). Josh Hart has made 93.8% of his foul shots at home this year, ranking in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Cam Thomas has made 52.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 7.1% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Cam Thomas has made 56.6% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 18.0% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. Cam Thomas has tallied 34.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 88th percentile. In regard to three-pointers, the Brooklyn Nets's exceptional 37.4% rate of drained threes away from their home court comes in as the 9th-best in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. New York is a good one; when the Knicks have the home court advantage, they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (21.5).

Out of all players in the NBA, Dennis Schroder registers in the 93rd percentile for 3-pointers converted, totaling 2.9 per game this year. Dennis Schroder has averaged 34.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 88th percentile. In regard to three-pointers, the Brooklyn Nets's exceptional 37.4% rate of drained threes away from their home court comes in as the 9th-best in the NBA this year. Dennis Schroder has successfully made 93.8% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 10.4% more than he's converted over the course of the season away from home. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) against the Knicks, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Jalen Wilson has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.