Oklahoma City @ Houston Picks & Props

The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year has been the Thunder. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Luguentz Dort has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 9.0% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Houston is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 3.5 foul shots per game this year when the Houston Rockets are at home (6th-most in the league).

Jabari Smith Jr. has converted 56.8% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 13.1% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Jabari Smith Jr. has successfully made 62.2% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 29.4% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. The Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace away offense in the league this year (the Thunder). The Houston Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Amen Thompson has made 57.7% of his shot attempts from the field while playing at home this year, putting him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. Amen Thompson has made 66.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 35.4% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season at home. The Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace away offense in the league this year (the Thunder). The Houston Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Isaiah Hartenstein places in the 96th percentile for scoring proficiency with a very good 63.5% rate since the start of last season. Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 50.0% of his 3-pointers since the start of last season, putting him in the 99th percentile among all players in the NBA. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year has been the Thunder. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Fred VanVleet rates in the 79th percentile for field goal attempts while at home, logging 12.6 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Fred VanVleet comes in at the 87th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc while playing at home, logging 6.5 per game this year. Fred VanVleet has averaged 32.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Thunder is a strong one for three-point attempts; opposing starting PGs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7). The Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games.

The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year has been the Thunder. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Cason Wallace has sunk a terrific 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit higher than his 77.5 mark last year. The matchup against Houston may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 4.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Rockets have the home court advantage (4th-most in the league).

Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 12.8 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, labeling this as a tough matchup for offensive production. As a team, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls away from their home court: 2nd-worst in the league this year with a mere 18.6 foul shot attempts per game. Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the Rockets, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally lowers player production across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Williams places in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, registering a monstrous 2.7 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year. The matchup against the Houston Rockets is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have posted the lowest three percentage in the league this year (21.7%). As a team, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls away from their home court: 2nd-worst in the league this year with a mere 18.6 foul shot attempts per game. Jalen Williams will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city tends to lower player production for all stats.

Alperen Sengun has attempted 15.1 shots per game at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Alperen Sengun has converted 45.8% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games at home, 10.8% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season while playing at home. The faceoff with Isaiah Hartenstein comes in at only the 96th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs scoring a whopping 1.0 treys per game since the start of last season. The Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace away offense in the league this year (the Thunder).

Dillon Brooks has made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.1 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this year while playing at home. The Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace away offense in the league this year (the Thunder). The Houston Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Dillon Brooks will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production across the board.

Jalen Green has attempted 16.8 field goals per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Green ranks in the 95th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 8.1 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Jalen Green registers in the 80th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 31.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace away offense in the league this year (the Thunder).

Isaiah Joe has attempted 6.5 three-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile among all players in the league. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year has been the Thunder. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Tari Eason has gone over 10.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.