Los Angeles @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

Jarred Vanderbilt has made 53.2% of his shots from the field over the last 13 games on the road, 10.8% more than he's sunk over the course of the season on the road. Jarred Vanderbilt has converted 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% higher than he's made in all games this season when playing away from home. The matchup vs. Cameron Johnson is a strong one for threes; when facing fellow starting PFs this year, they have made a whopping 42.8% of their 3-point shots (100th percentile). As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been very successful at drawing fouls: 4th-best in the league this year with 23.3 foul shots per game. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (10th-most in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

The 4th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Nets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 0.8 foul shots per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Nets, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls. Gabe Vincent ought to suffer a reduction in production across the board due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Jaxson Hayes has accumulated 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's accumulated overall this year. The 4th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Nets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Jaxson Hayes will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens player production across the board.

The 4th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Nets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Dalton Knecht stands to suffer a drop-off in production in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

The 4th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Nets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Austin Reaves is expected to see a decline in performance in all stat categories due to being on the road in this matchup.

Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 14.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. The showdown with Alex Len in regard to getting to the charity stripe lands in just the 77th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting an enormous 3.3 free throws per game this year. Nic Claxton will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raise player production in all stat categories.

Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 14.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Keon Johnson has made 2.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Keon Johnson stands to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Cameron Johnson has made a whopping 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, significantly higher than his 2.4 rate last year. Out of all players in the NBA, Cameron Johnson measures in the 84th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 31.8 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 14.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. In comparison to last year's 73.6% mark, Cameron Johnson's free-throw prowess has risen this year to 89.8%.

Among all players in the league, Day'Ron Sharpe places in the 99th percentile for 3-point performance when playing at home with a superb 53.1% rate this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 14.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Day'Ron Sharpe has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 22.1% more than he's sunk in all games this season. Day'Ron Sharpe is expected to see a spike in efficiency in all facets of the game considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Among all players in the NBA, Alex Len lands in the 5th percentile, posting a measly 1.5 points per game while on the road this year. Alex Len has averaged 7.4 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking in the 13th percentile -- ranking among the least-used players in the NBA. The 4th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Nets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.

In comparison to last year's 33.0 clip, D'Angelo Russell's playing time has diminished this year to 25.5 minutes per game. In regard to offense, the Nets's unimpressive 103.0 points per game playing at home ranks worst in the league this year. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 5.3 three attempts per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, designating this as a hard matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a decline in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-most sluggish pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Luka Doncic has attempted 11.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Luka Doncic has tallied 34.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile. The matchup against the Brooklyn Nets is a favorable one for three-point shots; the other team's starting PGs have totaled the 2nd-most threes per game in the league this year (2.9). As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been very successful at drawing fouls: 4th-best in the league this year with 23.3 foul shots per game.

Ziaire Williams has attempted 6.4 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a positive one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting SFs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 14.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Ziaire Williams has converted 89.6% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games, 8.2% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Ziaire Williams ought to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories due to holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Noah Clowney has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Jalen Wilson has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Tyrese Martin has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.