New Orleans @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Compared to last year's 1.3 clip, Jose Alvarado's three-pointers converted have increased this year to 2.1 per game. Jose Alvarado has been on the court for 29.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 29.2 points per game (most in the league) vs. the Suns, branding this as a good matchup for offensive output. The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Phoenix Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Grayson Allen has made 3.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's made from three overall this year while playing at home. The Phoenix Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Grayson Allen has made 91.7% of his free throws over the last 10 games at home, 9.5% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year with the home court advantage.

Royce O'Neale has made 3.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 more than he's converted in all games this year. The Phoenix Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, resulting in a positive matchup. The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Zion Williamson has accumulated 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (96th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a challenging one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have shot for the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (29.1%). Zion Williamson will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

Devin Booker has accumulated 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.7 higher than he's accumulated overall this season at home. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Phoenix Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Phoenix Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Relative to last year's 1.3 clip, Trey Murphy III's personal fouls per game have increased this year to 2.2. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a hard one for three-point shots; opposing starting SGs have totaled the least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (1.5). Trey Murphy III ought to suffer a drop-off in output in all facets of the game considering playing on the visting team in this game.

Bradley Beal has sunk 9.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's made overall this year. Among all players in the league, Bradley Beal comes in at the 85th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 32.2 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Phoenix Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, resulting in a positive matchup. The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

Karlo Matkovic has averaged 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a challenging one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have shot for the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (29.1%). Karlo Matkovic will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases player performance in all stat categories.

CJ McCollum has attempted 18.2 shots from the field per game this year, significantly higher than his 16.0 mark last year. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 32.9 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns). The Pelicans have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns). The Pelicans have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Kevin Durant has made 3.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Out of all players in the league, Kevin Durant ranks in the 99th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 36.8 minutes per game this year. The Phoenix Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Nick Richards has made 59.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 9.3% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. The Phoenix Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The rate of shots sunk against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (62.5%) when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The 8th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Mason Plumlee has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.