Los Angeles @ Houston Picks & Props

Cam Whitmore has attempted 5.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Cam Whitmore registers in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, compiling only 1.1 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 18 games at home. The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Cam Whitmore has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 19.4% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year on his home court.

Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 43.0% of his three-point shots without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the league. In terms of offense, the Lakers's stellar 118.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Rockets).

Max Christie has totaled 14.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's totaled in all games this year. Max Christie has converted 2.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Max Christie has played 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.2 more than he's played in all games this year. In terms of offense, the Lakers's stellar 118.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Rockets).

Dillon Brooks has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA (99th percentile). In regard to shooting, the Houston Rockets's lackluster 108.4 points per game places 7th-worst in the league over the last 10 games. The Rockets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Jalen Green has attempted 19.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 3.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Jalen Green has attempted 7.7 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Jalen Green has played 32.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 86th percentile. This year, opposing starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (most in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, making this a good matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 18 games at home.

Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet comes in at the 81st percentile for shots when playing at home, registering 12.6 per game this year. Fred VanVleet has successfully made 3.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's converted overall this season. Among all players in the league, Fred VanVleet lands in the 93rd percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 34.2 minutes per game while at home this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 18 games at home. The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

LeBron James has been called for 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 0.9 more than he's been called for over the course of the year on the road. This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 21.7% on threes (worst in the league) against the Rockets, branding this as a challenging matchup. The 5th-most lethargic tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). LeBron James should suffer a reduction in effectiveness across the board due to being on the road in this game.

Anthony Davis has successfully made 9.4 field goals per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league. Anthony Davis has played 34.1 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. In terms of offense, the Lakers's stellar 118.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Rockets). Relative to last season's 6.8 clip, Anthony Davis's number of foul shot attempts has risen this season to 8.2 foul shot attempts per game.

Alperen Sengun has made 7.5 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 91st percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 31.4 minutes per game this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 18 games at home. The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Alperen Sengun has attempted 4.8 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA.

Austin Reaves has totaled 24.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's totaled in all games this year. Austin Reaves has attempted 7.2 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Austin Reaves has tallied 34.4 minutes per game on the road this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. In terms of offense, the Lakers's stellar 118.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Rockets).

Rui Hachimura has made 49.9% of his field goal attempts this year, putting him in the 76th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Rui Hachimura measures in the 80th percentile for 3-point prowess with an excellent 39.0% rate this year. Rui Hachimura has tallied 38.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 5.6 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year on the road. In terms of offense, the Lakers's stellar 118.0 points per game comes in as the 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 18 games (the Rockets).

Amen Thompson has made 56.3% of his field goal attempts while at home this year, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. Compared to last season's 13.4% clip, Amen Thompson's 3-point efficiency has risen this season to 23.0%. Amen Thompson has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 18 games at home. The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Dalton Knecht has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.