Houston @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Cam Whitmore has made 50.4% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 6.1% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Cam Whitmore rates in the 15th percentile for personal fouls, posting just 0.9 fouls per game this year. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last year's 7.5 clip, Jordan Hawkins's points per game have increased this year to 13.1. Compared to last season's 16.7 rate, Jordan Hawkins's playing time has risen this season to 26.8 minutes per game. Jordan Hawkins has committed 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the NBA (13th percentile). The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).

Yves Missi has successfully made 5.2 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's converted over the course of the year. Yves Missi has tallied 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The matchup vs. Alperen Sengun is a favorable one for scoring; when Sengun is on the road opposing starting Cs this year, they have made a monstrous 58.4% of their shot attempts from the field (100th percentile). The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).

Fred VanVleet has attempted 9.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 35.3 minutes per game this year. The matchup against New Orleans is a positive one for three-point attempts; when the Pelicans are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have totaled the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.5). The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Trey Murphy III has sunk 8.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's made in all games this season. Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.4 shots from downtown per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Trey Murphy III slots into the 89th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 33.4 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).

Jalen Green has attempted 16.2 shots per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jalen Green has attempted 7.3 three-point shots per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Jalen Green places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 32.3 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games.

Herbert Jones has averaged 33.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 87th percentile. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 2.4 threes per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Houston Rockets, making this a strong matchup. The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Compared to last season's 39.8% mark, CJ McCollum's three-point effectiveness has tailed off this season to 28.6%. When it comes to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's poor 105.7 points per game ranks weakest in the NBA this year. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have scored 12.6 points per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive performance. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.0 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the league, Alperen Sengun places in the 87th percentile for shots from the field while playing away from home, logging 14.8 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Alperen Sengun places in the 79th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 31.1 minutes per game this year. The matchup with Yves Missi places in the 96th percentile with the other team's starting Cs sinking a monstrous 51.3% of their three-point shots this year. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the league, Amen Thompson rates in the 81st percentile for scoring effectiveness away from home with a phenomenal 53.4% rate this year. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Amen Thompson has attempted 3.3 free throws per game on the road this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Dejounte Murray has played 33.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 89th percentile. This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have shot 45.5% on field goal attempts (9th-best in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, making this a strong matchup. The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Tari Eason has attempted 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Javonte Green has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Reed Sheppard has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Dillon Brooks has gone over 13.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.