Dallas @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Yves Missi has converted 77.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 19.5% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. The faceoff with Daniel Gafford places in just the 97th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs draining a massive 6.5 baskets per game this year when they are at home. The Pelicans have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays today from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 14.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Zion Williamson has successfully made just 16.7% of his 3-pointers this year, quite a bit lower than his 30.0 mark last year. In comparison to last season's 2.3 rate, Zion Williamson's personal fouls per game have risen this season to 3.1. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Compared to last year's 2.1 clip, Zion Williamson's unsuccessful foul shot attempts have spiked this year to 3.1 per game.

Jordan Hawkins has converted 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Jordan Hawkins has tallied 0.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the NBA (14th percentile). The Pelicans have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays today from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 14.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Jose Alvarado has made 2.3 shots from downtown per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Pelicans have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays today from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 14.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Jose Alvarado will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player production in all facets of the game.

Spencer Dinwiddie has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's been called for in all games this year. The Mavericks rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.0 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Spencer Dinwiddie will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually lowers stat production in all stat categories.

CJ McCollum has attempted 18.3 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. CJ McCollum has attempted 8.3 treys per game this year, putting him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. CJ McCollum has played 33.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 91st percentile. The matchup against the Mavericks is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 5th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The Pelicans have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.

Quentin Grimes has converted 45.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 10.5% more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. With respect to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's impressive 116.5 points per game while playing on the road comes in as the 6th-strongest in the NBA this year. The 5th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).

Daniel Gafford has sunk 7.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's sunk overall this season. Daniel Gafford has played 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.3 more than he's played over the course of the season. With respect to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's impressive 116.5 points per game while playing on the road comes in as the 6th-strongest in the NBA this year. The rate of 3-pointers hit against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (39.0%) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (90th percentile). The 5th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

Dejounte Murray has scored 22.6 points per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 4.4 higher than he's scored over the course of the year at home. Dejounte Murray has played 33.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 90th percentile. This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have averaged 2.4 three-pointers per game (9th-highest in the league) vs. the Mavericks, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays today from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Mavericks).

Klay Thompson has attempted 11.7 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 79th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Klay Thompson places in the 94th percentile for three-pointers hit, logging 2.9 per game this year. Klay Thompson has averaged 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the league (25th percentile). With respect to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's impressive 116.5 points per game while playing on the road comes in as the 6th-strongest in the NBA this year. The 5th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving has totaled 24.1 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 96th percentile. Out of all players in the league, Kyrie Irving comes in at the 96th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 35.8 minutes per game this year. With respect to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's impressive 116.5 points per game while playing on the road comes in as the 6th-strongest in the NBA this year. The matchup against New Orleans is a positive one for 3-point attempts; when the Pelicans are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.5). The 5th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

P.J. Washington has scored 20.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 more than he's scored overall this year. With respect to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's impressive 116.5 points per game while playing on the road comes in as the 6th-strongest in the NBA this year. The 5th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pelicans). P.J. Washington has attempted 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Among all players in the NBA, Trey Murphy III comes in at the 95th percentile for three-pointers sunk when playing at home, tallying 3.1 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Trey Murphy III registers in the 95th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 35.2 minutes per game this year. The Pelicans have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays today from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 14.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Javonte Green has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Naji Marshall has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.