Orlando @ Los Angeles props

Gary Harris has accumulated a lowly 0.6 personal fouls per game this season, significantly less than his 1.8 fouls per game last season. The 7th-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 8 games has been the Orlando Magic. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank best in in the league without the home court advantage with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 9 games. Over the last 17 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (10th-highest in the league) against the Lakers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

With respect to shooting, the Magic's feeble 96.8 points per game when playing on the road measures as the 2nd-fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Magic are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 8th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). The matchup against the Lakers may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the league). Franz Wagner stands to see a decline in efficiency across the board on account of playing on the visting team in this game.

The 7th-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 8 games has been the Orlando Magic. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank best in in the league without the home court advantage with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 9 games. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made a terrific 100.0% of his foul shots this season, significantly more than his 85.9 rate last season. Over the last 17 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (10th-highest in the league) against the Lakers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Compared to last year's 2.3 mark, Cam Reddish's shot attempts from downtown have been reduced this year to 1.1 per game. The 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last year's 14.3% clip, Goga Bitadze's 3-point efficiency has dropped this year to 0.0%. Goga Bitadze has accumulated 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the season. With respect to shooting, the Magic's feeble 96.8 points per game when playing on the road measures as the 2nd-fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The clash with Anthony Davis measures in the 15th percentile with the opposition's starting Cs hitting a mere 19.0% of their treys this year. The Magic are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 8th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Out of all players in the NBA, Tristan da Silva measures in the 75th percentile for 3-point effectiveness on the road with a very good 40.5% rate this year. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a favorable one for three-point attempts; opposing starting SFs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The 7th-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 8 games has been the Orlando Magic. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank best in in the league without the home court advantage with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 9 games. Tristan da Silva has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 11.1% higher than he's put through the net overall this year away from his home court.

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA as the home team this year. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in plays today from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace visiting team in the league over the last 8 games (the Orlando Magic). D'Angelo Russell has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 7.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. D'Angelo Russell will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.

The 7th-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 8 games has been the Orlando Magic. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank best in in the league without the home court advantage with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 9 games. Anthony Black has attempted 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 1.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road.

Austin Reaves has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (80th percentile). This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 4.9 3-point attempts per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Magic, designating this as a tough matchup. The 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Anthony Davis has posted an impressive 30.7 points per game this season, significantly higher than his 25.0 points per game last season. Anthony Davis has made 1.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis lands in the 90th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 34.6 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA as the home team this year. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in plays today from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace visiting team in the league over the last 8 games (the Orlando Magic).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Suggs slots into the 85th percentile for three-point attempts while playing on the road, totaling 6.2 per game this year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a positive one for field goal attempts; when the Lakers have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 7th-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (15.6). The 7th-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 8 games has been the Orlando Magic. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank best in in the league without the home court advantage with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 9 games. Jalen Suggs has made 92.2% of his foul shots away from home this year, putting him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league.

Out of all players in the league, LeBron James lands in the 94th percentile for field goals scored while playing at home, totaling a colossal 9.0 per game this year. LeBron James has successfully made 2.0 treys per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 79th percentile out of all players in the league. LeBron James has been on the court for 34.9 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA as the home team this year. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in plays today from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace visiting team in the league over the last 8 games (the Orlando Magic).

Dalton Knecht has converted 65.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 15.9% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Dalton Knecht has sunk 4.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Dalton Knecht has averaged 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.0 more than he's averaged in all games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA as the home team this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 18.9 points per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Magic, creating a strong matchup for offensive output.

Moritz Wagner has gone over 11.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Max Christie has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.