Los Angeles @ Charlotte Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Dorian Finney-Smith measures in the 88th percentile for three-point effectiveness on the road with an exceptional 43.1% rate this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PFs have totaled 8.7 shots made from the field per game (most in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, making this a strong matchup. As a team, the Lakers have been great at getting to the free-throw line: 8th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.9 foul shots per game.

Rui Hachimura has sunk 59.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 6.3% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year while playing on the road. Rui Hachimura has made 37.7% of his 3-point shots this year, putting him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura registers in the 84th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 32.0 minutes per game this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PFs have totaled 8.7 shots made from the field per game (most in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, making this a strong matchup. As a team, the Lakers have been great at getting to the free-throw line: 8th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.9 foul shots per game.

Max Christie has converted 53.2% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games on the road, 12.0% more than he's made from downtown overall this year away from home. Max Christie has averaged 31.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.2 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 2.5 three-pointers per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, designating this as a favorable matchup. Max Christie has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 8.6% higher than he's made over the course of the season while playing away from home. As a team, the Lakers have been great at getting to the free-throw line: 8th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.9 foul shots per game.

Josh Okogie has converted 53.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 6.8% more than he's made overall this season. Josh Okogie has made 47.9% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 10.5% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Josh Okogie will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all stat categories.

The Hornets check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while on their home court. The Lakers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Hornets. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the league).

Nick Smith Jr. has been on the court for 28.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.2 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. lands in the 19th percentile for personal fouls, posting a mere 0.9 fouls per game playing at home this year. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Nick Smith Jr. has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 25.0% more than he's made in all games this year. Nick Smith Jr. will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.

Dalton Knecht has converted 46.9% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 15.6% higher than he's converted overall this year. Dalton Knecht has made 91.7% of his free throws over the last 15 games, 11.0% more than he's converted over the course of the year. As a team, the Lakers have been great at getting to the free-throw line: 8th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.9 foul shots per game.

Josh Green has converted 46.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 9.7% more than he's made overall this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have tallied 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, resulting in a strong matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Josh Green has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 31.2% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Josh Green will likely see an increase in productivity in all stat categories due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

The rate of shots scored against Mark Williams has been very low (49.0%) when he is on his home court and matched up against other starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hornets have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home city, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 7.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The showdown with Mark Williams when it comes to getting to the free-throw line slots into the 17th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting just 2.4 foul shots per game this year when they are on the road.

Mark Williams has successfully made 9.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 more than he's converted overall this year. Mark Williams has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.8 more than he's been on the court for overall this year. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Mark Williams will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player production in all facets of the game.

Austin Reaves has sunk 52.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 7.8% more than he's made overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves places in the 94th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 35.0 minutes per game this year. Austin Reaves has sunk 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. As a team, the Lakers have been great at getting to the free-throw line: 8th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.9 foul shots per game.

LaMelo Ball has attempted 23.9 shots from the field per game this year, a significant increase from his 19.2 mark last year. In contrast to last year's 9.0 clip, LaMelo Ball's shot attempts from downtown have spiked this year to 12.6 per game. LaMelo Ball has averaged 34.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a massive 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Lakers are the visiting team (4th-most in the NBA).

LeBron James has made 9.1 buckets per game this year, putting him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, LeBron James comes in at the 94th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 34.9 minutes per game this year. Over the last 24 games when they are on the road, opposing starting SFs have totaled 16.4 points per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive production. LeBron James has missed 1.0 free throw attempts per game this season, significantly less than his 1.4 rate last season. As a team, the Lakers have been great at getting to the free-throw line: 8th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.9 foul shots per game.

Vasilije Micić has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

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

Gabe Vincent has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.