Houston @ Utah Picks & Props

Walker Kessler has successfully made 6.2 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's converted over the course of the season. Walker Kessler has converted 50.0% of his three-pointers playing at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Walker Kessler registers in the 79th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 30.8 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The clash with Alperen Sengun measures in the 93rd percentile with the opposing team's starting Cs converting a whopping 43.0% of their 3-point shots this year when they are on their home court. The Utah Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks registers in the 79th percentile for field goal attempts, posting 11.6 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks places in the 90th percentile for 3-pointers converted, registering 2.4 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks measures in the 86th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 32.2 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 2.4 3-pointers per game (highest in the league) against the Utah Jazz, branding this as a positive matchup. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Aaron Holiday has attempted 4.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted overall this season. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Holiday has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 9.1% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.

Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. slots into the 82nd percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 31.1 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Utah is a good one; when the Utah Jazz are on their home court, they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (24.0). The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Jabari Smith Jr. has made 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.5 higher than he's put through the net overall this year on the road. The matchup against Utah is a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 5.6 free throws per game this year when the Utah Jazz are on their home court (most in the NBA).

Compared to last season's 23.2 clip, Lauri Markkanen's points per game have dropped this season to 19.2. The Utah Jazz rank as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the league at home this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 21.7% on threes (weakest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, making this a challenging matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA playing at home this year. The Jazz will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).

Among all players in the NBA, John Collins rates in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 2.7 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The Utah Jazz rank as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the league at home this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 21.7% on threes (weakest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, making this a challenging matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA playing at home this year. The Jazz will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).

Alperen Sengun has sunk 7.4 buckets per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile among all players in the NBA. Alperen Sengun has made 42.6% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 14.1% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year away from home. Among all players in the league, Alperen Sengun places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.2 minutes per game this year. The number of points averaged against Walker Kessler has been remarkably high (18.2 per game) when he is at home and defending fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last season's 10.9 rate, Keyonte George's shots taken have risen this season to 13.4 per game. Keyonte George has converted 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's converted from downtown overall this year while at home. Keyonte George has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Utah Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Keyonte George has attempted 5.7 free throws per game over the last 15 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.

Amen Thompson has sunk 6.9 shots made from the field per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.4 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season on the road. In contrast to last season's 13.4% clip, Amen Thompson's 3-point ability has jumped this season to 21.9%. Amen Thompson has averaged 38.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.2 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Amen Thompson has attempted 6.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games while on the road, 1.6 more than he's attempted overall this year on the road.

Brice Sensabaugh has successfully made 31.3% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 9.4% lower than he's converted over the course of the year. The Utah Jazz rank as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the league at home this year. The matchup against the Rockets is a tough one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs over the last 20 games (12.6). The Utah Jazz have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA playing at home this year. The Jazz will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).

When it comes to threes, the Rockets's feeble 34.1% rate of successful threes places 3rd-worst in the league this year. The 6th-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Jazz have played at the 10th-most lethargic tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Rockets. Jalen Green should suffer a reduction in performance in all stat categories considering playing away from home in this game.

Isaiah Collier has converted 55.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games at home, 5.5% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season with the home court advantage. Isaiah Collier has averaged 31.0 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 7.2 higher than he's averaged overall this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 45.5% on shots from the field (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, making this a positive matchup. The Utah Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Collier has made 84.4% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games at home, 11.9% more than he's made over the course of the season playing at home.

Jordan Clarkson has gone over 18.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Tari Eason has gone over 11.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Reed Sheppard has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Filipowski has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Cam Whitmore has gone over 9.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.