Toronto @ New Orleans Picks & Props

The matchup against New Orleans is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.5). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank best in the league when playing on the road with 14.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (8th-highest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, easily managing to get to the foul line.

The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 4.3 3-point attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, creating a hard matchup. The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most sluggish pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors). The matchup vs. the Raptors may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (least in the league).

This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, branding this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank best in the league when playing on the road with 14.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Ochai Agbaji has played 31.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 78th percentile. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank best in the league when playing on the road with 14.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. Ochai Agbaji has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 33.3% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season while playing away from home. The matchup vs. New Orleans may be a good one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 3.7 foul shots per game over the last 15 games when the New Orleans Pelicans are playing at home (7th-most in the league).

The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most sluggish pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors).

Yves Missi has made 63.6% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 9.5% higher than he's made overall this season. The number of points logged against Jakob Poeltl has been quite high (18.3 per game) when squaring off against other starting Cs this year (96th percentile). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out best in in the NBA when playing at home with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Yves Missi has attempted 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. The matchup vs. Jakob Poeltl is a positive one for drawing fouls; when squaring off against other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 5.1 foul shots per game (100th percentile).

Dejounte Murray has attempted 18.7 field goals per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Dejounte Murray measures in the 91st percentile for threes hit, posting 2.6 per game since the start of last season. Dejounte Murray has averaged 33.5 minutes per game when playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out best in in the NBA when playing at home with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Dejounte Murray has attempted 3.4 foul shots per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league.

Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 97th percentile for field goal attempts, totaling 19.4 per game this year. Brandon Ingram has attempted 6.7 three-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league. Brandon Ingram has averaged 33.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 86th percentile. The matchup against Toronto is a good one; when the Toronto Raptors are the visiting team, they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs this year (23.9). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out best in in the NBA when playing at home with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game while on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Trey Murphy III registers in the 78th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 31.4 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 4.9 three attempts per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, designating this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out best in in the NBA when playing at home with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Trey Murphy III figures to get a boost in production across the board as a result of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Javonte Green has sunk 62.5% of his field goals over the last 11 games, 17.2% more than he's made in all games this year. Javonte Green has successfully made 40.8% of his 3-point shots this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the league. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 4.9 three attempts per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, designating this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out best in in the NBA when playing at home with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Javonte Green will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production for all stats.

When it comes to scoring, the Raptors's subpar 106.4 points per game settles in as the 5th-fewest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Raptors have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. The Raptors will likely see a decline in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). Chris Boucher will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally lowers stat production across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, Jakob Poeltl lands in the 80th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 31.9 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. The faceoff with Yves Missi rates in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs converting a colossal 68.0% of their field goal attempts this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank best in the league when playing on the road with 14.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Scottie Barnes has attempted 15.8 shots from the field per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Scottie Barnes has attempted 4.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Scottie Barnes ranks in the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 34.8 minutes per game since the start of last season. The matchup against New Orleans is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.5). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank best in the league when playing on the road with 14.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Among all players in the NBA, RJ Barrett slots into the 81st percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, tallying 5.9 per game this year. RJ Barrett has averaged 34.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 89th percentile. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank best in the league when playing on the road with 14.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. RJ Barrett has attempted 8.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Jamal Shead has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Mogbo has gone over 4.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 11.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Elfrid Payton has gone over 6.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.