Minnesota @ Orlando Picks & Props

Out of all players in the league, Rudy Gobert slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 33.3 minutes per game away from home this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Goga Bitadze is a strong one for getting to the foul line; when facing other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 3.7 foul shots per game (100th percentile).

Among all players in the league, Paolo Banchero lands in the 93rd percentile, compiling a monstrous 21.9 points per game at home since the start of last season. Paolo Banchero has tallied 34.6 minutes per game at home since the start of last season, putting him in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Orlando Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Paolo Banchero lands in the 96th percentile for drawing fouls, tallying a massive 6.1 foul shot attempts per game on his home court since the start of last season. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Wendell Carter Jr. has converted 54.9% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 8.0% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The Orlando Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Wendell Carter Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to increase player production in all facets of the game.

As it relates to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's poor 107.2 points per game ranks 4th-weakest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see a decline in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Magic). Anthony Edwards will likely experience a decrease in production in all facets of the game considering playing away from home in this matchup.

Tristan da Silva has attempted 5.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Tristan da Silva has averaged 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.1 higher than he's averaged overall this season at home. The Orlando Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Tristan da Silva has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 19.3% higher than he's converted in all games this year. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Cole Anthony has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 1.1 more than he's tallied in all games this season at home. As it relates to scoring, the Orlando Magic's subpar 105.2 points per game places weakest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for field goals; the other team's starting PGs have shot for the lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (39.8%). The Orlando Magic have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league this year. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

Donte DiVincenzo has converted 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. The matchup against Orlando is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Orlando Magic have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 6th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (42.3%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Donte DiVincenzo has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 12.5% more than he's sunk in all games this season.

Jaden McDaniels has made 47.3% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 11.8% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Jaden McDaniels has been on the court for 29.9 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 76th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 1.9 3-pointers per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic, designating this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Jaden McDaniels has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 25.6% more than he's converted over the course of the season.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has converted 4.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope measures in the 79th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 31.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are away from home, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most three-point shots per game in the league this year (2.6). The Orlando Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 8.3% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

As it relates to scoring, the Orlando Magic's subpar 105.2 points per game places weakest in the league this year. The rate of three-pointers converted against Rudy Gobert has been very low (25.8%) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (17th percentile). The Orlando Magic have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league this year. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

Naz Reid has sunk 6.0 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Naz Reid measures in the 76th percentile for three-point attempts, logging 4.9 per game this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the league, Julius Randle ranks in the 88th percentile, compiling a colossal 19.5 points per game this year. Julius Randle has played 33.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 87th percentile. The matchup vs. Orlando is a positive one for field goals; when the Magic are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have posted the 10th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (49.9%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Julius Randle has attempted 5.4 foul shots per game this year, placing him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league.

Caleb Houstan has been called for 0.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least-whistled players in the NBA (10th percentile). The Orlando Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). In comparison to last season's 77.0% rate, Caleb Houstan's foul-shot prowess has jumped this season to 100.0%. Caleb Houstan ought to see an increase in performance in all facets of the game in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Anthony Black has gone over 8.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jett Howard has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Mike Conley has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.