New Orleans @ Dallas Picks & Props

Jose Alvarado has tallied 28.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jose Alvarado has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 16.7% more than he's converted over the course of the season.

Among all players in the NBA, Dante Exum slots into the 98th percentile for 3-point performance with an excellent 43.8% rate since the start of last season. With respect to scoring, the Mavericks's outstanding 120.0 points per game rates 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup vs. New Orleans may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.3 free throws per game over the last 19 games when the Pelicans are the visiting squad (8th-most in the league). Dante Exum stands to see an increase in production in all stat categories on account of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Naji Marshall has converted 62.9% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 11.6% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year while on his home court. Naji Marshall has successfully made 58.7% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 31.0% more than he's made from three in all games this season when playing at home. Naji Marshall has been on the court for 29.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 5.3 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season at home. With respect to scoring, the Mavericks's outstanding 120.0 points per game rates 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.

Out of all players in the league, Zion Williamson lands in the 97th percentile for personal fouls, logging an enormous 3.0 fouls per game this year. In regard to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's feeble 106.3 points per game without the home court advantage places 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Dallas is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the Mavericks are at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the least 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (0.8). The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 5th-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Mavericks). The matchup against Dallas is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.5 foul shots per game this year when the Dallas Mavericks are playing at home (3rd-least in the NBA).

P.J. Washington has tallied 18.4 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.2 more than he's tallied in all games this season. P.J. Washington has converted 49.9% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 6.6% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while on his home court. With respect to scoring, the Mavericks's outstanding 120.0 points per game rates 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have tallied 5.4 3-point attempts per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, designating this as a good matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Mavericks check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Pelicans is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.1). The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Mavericks check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last year's 16.0 clip, CJ McCollum's shots taken have increased this year to 18.5 per game. CJ McCollum has made 3.5 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.7 higher than he's converted from three overall this year when playing away from home. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 89th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 2.8 three-pointers per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Mavericks, identifying this as a positive matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.

Trey Murphy III has made 48.0% of his treys over the last 5 games on the road, 12.2% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year while on the road. Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year. Trey Murphy III has sunk 5.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Among all players in the league, Kelly Olynyk registers in the 84th percentile for field goal performance while on the road with a superb 53.3% rate this year. Kelly Olynyk has successfully made 50.5% of his treys over the last 10 games on the road, 10.3% higher than he's converted from three in all games this year away from his home court. The matchup against the Dallas Mavericks is a strong one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.0). The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Max Christie has attempted 12.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. With respect to scoring, the Mavericks's outstanding 120.0 points per game rates 9th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, resulting in a good matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks. Max Christie has made 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's put through the net overall this season.

Bruce Brown has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Spencer Dinwiddie has gone over 9.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 7.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.