Houston @ Boston Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks slots into the 78th percentile for shots, posting 11.4 per game this year. Dillon Brooks has attempted 5.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, placing him in the 86th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks ranks in the 84th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 32.0 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a positive one for three-point attempts; the opposition's starting SFs have tallied the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The 4th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.

Fred VanVleet has made 5.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's made from downtown overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Fred VanVleet lands in the 97th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 35.9 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a good one for three-point shots; opposing starting PGs have totaled the most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (3.0). The 4th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Kristaps Porzingis has successfully made 57.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 8.8% higher than he's made over the course of the year. Kristaps Porzingis has made 56.6% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 16.0% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis has attempted 4.6 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White places in the 81st percentile, totaling an enormous 15.9 points per game this year. Derrick White has attempted 8.8 3-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Derrick White slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 33.6 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Houston is a good one for field goals; when the Rockets are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have posted the 9th-highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (45.5%). The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics.

When it comes to 3-point shots, the Rockets's feeble 34.1% rate of successful threes comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the league this year. The Houston Rockets are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Boston Celtics). Alperen Sengun will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually decreases stat production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 35.4 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Houston is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Rockets are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the 3rd-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Jaylen Brown has successfully made 5.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 more than he's sunk overall this season while playing at home.

Payton Pritchard has successfully made 51.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 7.7% more than he's sunk in all games this year while at home. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Payton Pritchard has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 12.3% higher than he's sunk overall this season. Payton Pritchard will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise stat production in all facets of the game.

Tari Eason has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (86th percentile). When it comes to 3-point shots, the Rockets's feeble 34.1% rate of successful threes comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the league this year. The Houston Rockets are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Boston Celtics). Tari Eason will likely experience a decrease in production for all stats on account of playing on the visting team in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum places in the 98th percentile, tallying a colossal 26.0 points per game while on his home court this year. Jayson Tatum has attempted 10.3 shots from downtown per game this year, quite a bit more than his 8.0 mark last year. Jayson Tatum has been on the court for 36.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 98th percentile. The matchup against Houston is a good one for shots from the field; when the Houston Rockets are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 3rd-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (15.0). The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics.

When it comes to 3-point shots, the Rockets's feeble 34.1% rate of successful threes comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the league this year. The matchup vs. Jaylen Brown is a hard one for treys; when Brown is playing at home and matched up against fellow starting SGs this year, they have sunk just 27.4% of their treys (10th percentile). The Houston Rockets are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Boston Celtics). Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line. Jalen Green will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling tends to lower stat production for all stats.

Among all players in the NBA, Al Horford rates in the 79th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, registering 5.1 per game this year. The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Houston Rockets is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 5.4 free throws per game this year (2nd-most in the NBA). Al Horford figures to see a spike in efficiency in all facets of the game considering holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Jrue Holiday has converted 2.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from downtown in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday lands in the 78th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 30.5 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup against Houston is a good one for field goals; when the Rockets are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have posted the 9th-highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (45.5%). The Rockets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Amen Thompson has sunk 6.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Amen Thompson has been on the court for 38.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.1 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The 4th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Amen Thompson has attempted 6.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 2.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road.