Orlando @ Phoenix Picks & Props

The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Oso Ighodaro should see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this game.

In terms of offense, the Magic's subpar 103.2 points per game places 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 29.1% on threes (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, designating this as a hard matchup. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from competing against the 5th-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns). Franz Wagner will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens stat production for all stats.

When facing other starting Cs, Goga Bitadze ranks in the 96th percentile with an enormous 3.3 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Goga Bitadze has been very high this year (5.0 foul shot attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 93rd percentile). Mason Plumlee figures to see a rise in performance in all stat categories on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

When facing other starting Cs, Goga Bitadze ranks in the 96th percentile with an enormous 3.3 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Goga Bitadze has been very high this year (5.0 foul shot attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 90th percentile). Jusuf Nurkic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all stat categories.

Josh Okogie has made 1.6 field goals per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 21st percentile among all players in the league. As it relates to scoring, the Suns's poor 108.4 points per game settles in as the 10th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 5th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Suns. Josh Okogie has made 69.0% of his free throw attempts since the start of last season, placing him in the 23rd percentile among all players in the NBA.

Jonathan Isaac has successfully made 66.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 13.5% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Jonathan Isaac lands in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, posting a measly 1.3 fouls per game this year. The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Goga Bitadze has successfully made 82.5% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 15.0% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Goga Bitadze has played 24.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he's played in all games this year. The number of shot attempts from the field against Mason Plumlee has been quite high (12.5 per game) when guarding opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has successfully made a terrific 100.0% of his free throws this year, significantly more than his 85.9 mark last year. The matchup vs. the Suns may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.4 free throws per game over the last 10 games (4th-most in the league).

Grayson Allen has attempted 7.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Grayson Allen has tallied a lowly 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 2.1 fouls per game last year. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Grayson Allen stands to see a rise in effectiveness across the board considering enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Out of all players in the league, Jalen Suggs lands in the 84th percentile for shot attempts from downtown without the home court advantage, compiling 6.1 per game this year. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a good one; they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2). The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jalen Suggs has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 8.8% higher than he's sunk in all games this year.

This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have logged 18.9 points per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Magic, resulting in a strong matchup for offensive production. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 4.7 free throws per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Magic, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls. Ryan Dunn will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance in all stat categories.

Tyus Jones has attempted 6.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Tyus Jones has tallied 32.2 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. Tyus Jones has accumulated 0.8 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 13th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Devin Booker slots into the 94th percentile, compiling a colossal 24.0 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Devin Booker registers in the 96th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 36.5 minutes per game this year. Devin Booker has been called for a lowly 1.9 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit less than his 3.1 fouls per game last season. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SGs have posted 20.2 points per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, making this a strong matchup for offensive performance. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns.

The matchup against Phoenix is a strong one for 3-point shots; when the Suns are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 10th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (1.9). The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Moritz Wagner has gone over 12.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Anthony Black has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Royce O'Neale has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.