Los Angeles @ Golden State Picks & Props

Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 42.1% of his shots from downtown while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have tallied 15.8 shot attempts per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Golden State Warriors, labeling this as a good matchup. The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. As a team, the Lakers have been terrific at getting to the charity stripe: 7th-best in the league this year, averaging 23.1 free throws per game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Buddy Hield lands in the 25th percentile for scoring performance with a feeble 39.7% rate this year. When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's lackluster 107.7 points per game settles in as the 5th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Lakers is a challenging one for shot attempts from the field; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 6th-least FG attempts per game in the league this year (11.7). The Warriors will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers). Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.7 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

Among all players in the NBA, Gary Payton II places in the 9th percentile for three-point proficiency with an unimpressive 17.3% rate this year. Gary Payton II has played 13.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court far less than most players in the NBA: 24th percentile. When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's lackluster 107.7 points per game settles in as the 5th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games. The Warriors will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers). Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Lakers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Max Christie has attempted 6.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Max Christie has tallied 31.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.5 more than he's tallied in all games this season. The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Max Christie has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 8.6% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year without the home court advantage. As a team, the Lakers have been terrific at getting to the charity stripe: 7th-best in the league this year, averaging 23.1 free throws per game.

Gabe Vincent has converted 1.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's sunk overall this year. The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Gabe Vincent has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games on the road, 33.3% more than he's converted in all games this season away from home. As a team, the Lakers have been terrific at getting to the charity stripe: 7th-best in the league this year, averaging 23.1 free throws per game.

In contrast to last year's 67.9% rate, Trayce Jackson-Davis's field goal proficiency has dropped this year to 60.2%. Trayce Jackson-Davis has successfully made 0.0% of his three-pointers this year, putting him in the 5th percentile out of all players in the NBA. When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's lackluster 107.7 points per game settles in as the 5th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games. The rate of three-point shots drained against Anthony Davis has been remarkably low (25.1%) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The Warriors will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers).

The 9th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Dennis Schroder has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 14.5% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Dennis Schroder will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually increases player production in all facets of the game.

LeBron James has made 9.1 buckets per game this year, putting him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. LeBron James has tallied 34.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 94th percentile. The matchup against the Warriors is a good one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting SFs have put up the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (47.0%). The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James has missed 1.0 foul shot attempts per game this season, significantly less than his 1.4 rate last season.

Rui Hachimura has converted 59.3% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 6.3% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year away from his home court. Rui Hachimura has converted 37.7% of his 3-point attempts this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the league. Rui Hachimura has played 32.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 84th percentile. The matchup against the Warriors is a good one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting SFs have put up the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (47.0%). The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers.

In contrast to last season's 11.8 mark, Stephen Curry's three-point attempts have diminished this season to 10.6 per game. When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's lackluster 107.7 points per game settles in as the 5th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 5.3 three attempts per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, labeling this as a tough matchup. The Warriors will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers).

Austin Reaves has sunk 51.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 7.4% more than he's converted in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves rates in the 94th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 34.9 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Warriors is a good one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have shot for the 6th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (38.4%). The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Austin Reaves has successfully made 5.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's converted in all games this year.

Andrew Wiggins has attempted 7.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted overall this year. Andrew Wiggins has tallied 29.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 76th percentile. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The 9th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Anthony Davis registers in the 97th percentile for field goals drained without the home court advantage, averaging an enormous 9.0 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis registers in the 93rd percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 34.5 minutes per game while on the road this year. The Warriors have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. As a team, the Lakers have been terrific at getting to the charity stripe: 7th-best in the league this year, averaging 23.1 free throws per game.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jaxson Hayes has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Moses Moody has gone over 9.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Brandin Podziemski has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.