New Orleans @ San Antonio Picks & Props

The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games at home. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Jeremy Sochan is expected to see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a positive one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.1). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games at home. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Chris Paul has sunk an impressive 100.0% of his free throw attempts this year, a significant increase from his 75.1 mark last year.

Out of all players in the league, Stephon Castle measures in the 24th percentile for 3-point efficiency when playing at home with a feeble 25.3% rate this year. The Spurs have been the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league on their home court this year as it relates to field goal attempts. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (least in the league).

Trey Murphy III has attempted 14.5 field goals per game this year, placing him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Trey Murphy III places in the 95th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, putting up 7.9 per game this year. Trey Murphy III has tallied 33.2 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in plays today from competing against the 10th-quickest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Spurs).

Yves Missi has made 6.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.7 higher than he's made over the course of the year while playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in plays today from competing against the 10th-quickest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Yves Missi has attempted 4.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year.

Julian Champagnie has attempted 8.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games at home. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Julian Champagnie has made 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's put through the net over the course of the season.

Relative to last season's 3.4 clip, CJ McCollum's threes hit have decreased this season to 2.6 per game. CJ McCollum has averaged 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. CJ McCollum has successfully made a measly 66.2% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit lower than his 84.8 mark last year. CJ McCollum will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to lower player production for all stats.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Dejounte Murray ought to suffer a reduction in output in all facets of the game due to playing on the visting team in this contest.

Among all players in the league, Harrison Barnes registers in the 17th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a lowly 0.9 fouls per game on his home court this year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 5.4 three attempts per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, designating this as a positive matchup. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games at home. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Herbert Jones has converted 59.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 7.2% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Out of all players in the league, Herbert Jones comes in at the 88th percentile for three-point ability with a stellar 38.9% rate since the start of last season. Herbert Jones has averaged 30.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in plays today from competing against the 10th-quickest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Spurs).

Victor Wembanyama has attempted 23.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 4.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Victor Wembanyama has attempted 11.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 1.8 more than he's attempted overall this year. Victor Wembanyama has played 32.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 83rd percentile. The rate of three-point shots sunk against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (51.3%) when squaring off against other starting Cs this year (96th percentile). The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games at home.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Devin Vassell has gone over 14.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Keldon Johnson has gone over 11.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.