Detroit @ Boston Picks & Props

Sam Hauser has successfully made 50.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 12.0% more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. In regard to scoring, the Boston Celtics's stellar 120.1 points per game rates 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. Sam Hauser has converted a whopping 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this season, a sizeable increase from his 90.9 mark last season. The matchup vs. the Detroit Pistons may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the league). Sam Hauser is expected to see a spike in productivity across the board considering controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

The slowest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year has been the Celtics. The Celtics will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 7thworst in in the NBA as the home team with only 9.1 offensive boards per game this year.

Al Horford has attempted 7.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. In regard to scoring, the Boston Celtics's stellar 120.1 points per game rates 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Jalen Duren is a positive one for threes; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have finished with a whopping 1.3 three-pointers per game (96th percentile). Al Horford has converted a whopping 100.0% of his free throw attempts this season, quite a bit higher than his 80.8 mark last season. Al Horford will likely see a spike in performance for all stats on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the league, Tobias Harris places in the 75th percentile for shots taken, logging 11.7 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Tobias Harris rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 32.6 minutes per game this year. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Tobias Harris has successfully made 3.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's made over the course of the season. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Tim Hardaway Jr. measures in the 78th percentile for three-point attempts, registering 5.5 per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, making this a strong matchup. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 14.3% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

The slowest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year has been the Celtics. The Celtics will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 7thworst in in the NBA as the home team with only 9.1 offensive boards per game this year. The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting SFs vs. Tim Hardaway Jr. has been quite low this year (2.4 free throw attempts per game: 14th percentile).

Among all players in the league, Malik Beasley places in the 80th percentile for shots, tallying 12.8 per game this year. Malik Beasley has attempted 8.8 three-point shots per game this year, placing him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against Boston is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Celtics have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.8). The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Jaden Ivey has attempted 14.3 shots from the field per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jaden Ivey has converted 1.9 three-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden Ivey registers in the 75th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 29.6 minutes per game away from his home court this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 3.0 threes per game (most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, branding this as a strong matchup. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

The Pistons check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Pistons have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the NBA when playing away from home this year. The Pistons will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from squaring off against the slowest pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics). The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 2.3 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA). Cade Cunningham ought to see a decline in effectiveness across the board as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

In contrast to last year's 8.0 mark, Jayson Tatum's shots from behind the three-point arc have increased this year to 10.6 per game. Jayson Tatum has tallied 36.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 97th percentile. In regard to scoring, the Boston Celtics's stellar 120.1 points per game rates 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Pistons may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games (6th-most in the NBA). Jayson Tatum will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player performance in all stat categories.

Kristaps Porzingis has put up 18.9 points per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 85th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category. In regard to scoring, the Boston Celtics's stellar 120.1 points per game rates 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis places in the 91st percentile for free throws drained when playing at home, tallying a massive 4.1 per game since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Pistons may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games (6th-most in the NBA). Kristaps Porzingis ought to see a rise in efficiency in all stat categories in light of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White ranks in the 85th percentile, compiling an enormous 18.4 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White lands in the 98th percentile for three-point shots hit, posting 3.9 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White rates in the 89th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 34.1 minutes per game this year. In regard to scoring, the Boston Celtics's stellar 120.1 points per game rates 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Detroit is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 5.7 free throws per game this year when the Pistons are away from home (2nd-most in the league).

Isaiah Stewart has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Simone Fontecchio has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.