Memphis @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Zach Edey rates in the 92nd percentile for field goal ability with an excellent 58.7% rate this year. Zach Edey has sunk 55.3% of his three-point shots this year, ranking in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against Yves Missi is a positive one for treys; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have sunk a whopping 48.1% of their shots from downtown (96th percentile). The fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 7th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Yves Missi has attempted 2.8 foul shots per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the league. The showdown with Zach Edey in regard to getting to the free-throw line registers in only the 93rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting a monstrous 4.8 free throws per game this year when they are at home.

Jaylen Wells has converted 52.2% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 6.4% higher than he's sunk overall this year. The fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaylen Wells has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 18.5% higher than he's put through the net overall this season.

Scotty Pippen Jr. has sunk 52.8% of his treys over the last 10 games on the road, 18.8% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season on the road. The fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Trey Murphy III has successfully made 8.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Trey Murphy III has converted 2.9 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Trey Murphy III has averaged 33.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. This year when they are at home, opposing starting PFs have tallied 6.5 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, resulting in a strong matchup. The 7th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans.

Ja Morant has failed to make 4.8 attempts from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.2 higher than he's missed from three in all games this year on the road. Ja Morant stands to see a decline in production for all stats due to playing away from home in this game.

CJ McCollum has converted a mere 29.3% of his shots from downtown this year, quite a bit less than his 39.8 mark last year. In terms of offense, the Pelicans's subpar 105.9 points per game ranks lowest in the league this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 4.3 field goals per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Memphis Grizzlies, designating this as a difficult matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. rates in the 92nd percentile, averaging a monstrous 21.5 points per game this year. Jaren Jackson Jr. has converted 51.6% of his shot attempts from the field on the road this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile out of all players in the league. The fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Herbert Jones has attempted 11.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Herbert Jones has tallied 32.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 86th percentile. The 7th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Dejounte Murray rates in the 78th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, compiling 5.4 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Dejounte Murray registers in the 87th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 33.3 minutes per game this year. The 7th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Desmond Bane has sunk 53.3% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 8.5% more than he's made over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.1). The fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 8.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Brandon Clarke has gone over 7.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kennard has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

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