Boston @ New Orleans Picks & Props

The 2nd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Yves Missi ought to see a rise in production in all facets of the game on account of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Jaylen Brown has successfully made 53.3% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 22.6% more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season when playing away from home. Jaylen Brown has averaged 35.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 95th percentile. The Celtics will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 3.1 mark, Jaylen Brown's foul shots hit have jumped this season to 4.2 per game.

Javonte Green has made 62.5% of his shots from the field over the last 11 games, 14.9% more than he's put through the net overall this season. Javonte Green has successfully made 83.3% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games at home, 27.0% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season when playing at home. The 2nd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Javonte Green will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player performance across the board.

Derrick White has notched 16.1 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 81st percentile. In contrast to last season's 7.1 rate, Derrick White's three-point attempts have jumped this season to 8.9 per game. Among all players in the league, Derrick White measures in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 32.1 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The matchup against New Orleans is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Pelicans are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.5). The Celtics will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Jrue Holiday has played 30.5 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, resulting in a positive matchup. The Celtics will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 15.9% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year while playing on the road.

Dejounte Murray has made a mere 39.3% of his field goal attempts this season, quite a bit less than his 45.8 mark last season. The Pelicans have been the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.3 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).

In comparison to last season's 9.0 rate, Payton Pritchard's points per game have spiked this season to 14.0. Payton Pritchard has converted an impressive 3.2 3-pointers per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 1.7 rate last year. Payton Pritchard has played a terrific 27.7 minutes per game this season, significantly higher than his 21.6 minutes per game last season. The Celtics will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Kristaps Porzingis has sunk 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's sunk in all games this year. The faceoff with Yves Missi comes in at just the 93rd percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs sinking a colossal 63.0% of their shots from the field this year. The Celtics will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 16.9% higher than he's made over the course of the season.

Among all players in the league, Jose Alvarado rates in the 84th percentile for 3-point shots drained while at home, compiling 2.3 per game this year. The 2nd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jose Alvarado will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase stat production for all stats.

Jayson Tatum has posted 26.7 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this standard: 98th percentile. Jayson Tatum has played 35.8 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Celtics will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jayson Tatum has attempted 6.6 free throws per game this year, putting him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league.

Trey Murphy III has accumulated 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (79th percentile). The Pelicans have been the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup vs. Boston may be a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.5 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Boston Celtics are the visiting team (5th-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum lands in the 96th percentile for shots from the field, compiling 18.4 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum slots into the 96th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, posting 8.3 per game this year. CJ McCollum has averaged 33.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 91st percentile. The 2nd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Zion Williamson has converted 62.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 11.3% more than he's made overall this season. The 2nd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Zion Williamson will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally raises stat production in all stat categories.

Sam Hauser has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Al Horford has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.