New Orleans @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson ranks in the 21st percentile for three-point performance with a feeble 27.5% rate since the start of last season. In terms of offense, the Pelicans's poor 102.2 points per game when playing on the road ranks worst in the league this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to decreased plays for the Pelicans. Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the 76ers, struggling to draw fouls. Zion Williamson will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling tends to reduce stat production for all stats.

Yves Missi has successfully made 5.5 field goals per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.4 more than he's made overall this year without the home court advantage. Yves Missi has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 6.2 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year on the road. The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Yves Missi has converted 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's put through the net overall this year when playing away from home.

Javonte Green has sunk 73.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 29.8% higher than he's made in all games this season. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have shot 45.6% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the 76ers, marking this as a positive matchup. The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 20 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Javonte Green has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 22.0% more than he's converted over the course of the season.

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA playing at home this year. The 76ers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Caleb Martin has made 40.4% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 8.6% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. Caleb Martin has averaged 29.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 75th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The matchup against New Orleans is a good one for 3-point attempts; when the Pelicans are away from home, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4). The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pelicans). When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Philadelphia 76ers's superb 24.3 foul shot attempts per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the league this year.

In terms of offense, the Pelicans's poor 102.2 points per game when playing on the road ranks worst in the league this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have scored 11.3 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the 76ers, identifying this as a challenging matchup for offensive production. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to decreased plays for the Pelicans. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.5 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Philadelphia 76ers, finding it difficult to draw fouls. Jordan Hawkins will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen player performance in all stat categories.

Dejounte Murray has attempted a lowly 15.9 shots per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 18.8 rate last year. In comparison to last year's 34.6% rate, Dejounte Murray's three-point ability has dropped this year to 26.1%. In terms of offense, the Pelicans's poor 102.2 points per game when playing on the road ranks worst in the league this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to decreased plays for the Pelicans. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 0.8 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the 76ers, struggling to draw fouls.

Kelly Oubre Jr. has played 32.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 87th percentile. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pelicans). Kelly Oubre Jr. has successfully made 84.3% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 9.8% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Philadelphia 76ers's superb 24.3 foul shot attempts per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the league this year.

CJ McCollum has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. In terms of offense, the Pelicans's poor 102.2 points per game when playing on the road ranks worst in the league this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to decreased plays for the Pelicans. In comparison to last season's 84.8% clip, CJ McCollum's free-throw effectiveness has diminished this season to 71.5%. CJ McCollum stands to suffer a drop-off in production in all facets of the game on account of being on the road in this contest.

Paul George has made 41.4% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 9.3% more than he's made in all games this year. Paul George has played 32.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 84th percentile. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pelicans). Paul George has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 16.9% higher than he's sunk overall this year. When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Philadelphia 76ers's superb 24.3 foul shot attempts per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the league this year.

Guerschon Yabusele has made 54.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 6.3% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Guerschon Yabusele has successfully made 44.2% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 11.3% more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. Guerschon Yabusele has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.6 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The rate of field goals sunk against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (66.3%) when he is away from his home court and facing other starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pelicans).

Adem Bona has gone over 3.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Daniel Theis has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.