Philadelphia @ Dallas Picks & Props

Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the 76ers grade out 2ndworst in in the league away from home with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.8 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls. Quentin Grimes will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to lower player production in all facets of the game.

Jared Butler has averaged 11.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. Jared Butler has made 2.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season. The 76ers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Mavericks). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Philadelphia 76ers's excellent 22.9 free throws per game when playing on the road measures as the 7th-best in the league this year.

In comparison to last year's 43.2% mark, Naji Marshall's 3-point effectiveness has tailed off this year to 25.8%. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a challenging one; they have given up the least points per game in the league to opposing starting SFs this year (11.3). The Mavericks check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the 76ers is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.5 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).

The Mavericks check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Spencer Dinwiddie has averaged 15.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's averaged overall this year. Spencer Dinwiddie has tallied 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Mavericks check in as the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The 10th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The 76ers have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Mavericks.

Ricky Council IV has sunk a mere 37.3% of his shot attempts from the field this year, quite a bit lower than his 47.9 mark last year. Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the 76ers grade out 2ndworst in in the league away from home with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Mavericks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe. Ricky Council IV will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to reduce stat production in all stat categories.

P.J. Washington has averaged 31.4 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Mavericks check in as the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The 10th-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The 76ers have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Mavericks. P.J. Washington has attempted 5.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games while at home, 2.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home.

Guerschon Yabusele has averaged 28.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games on the road, 4.7 higher than he's averaged overall this year on the road. The 76ers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Mavericks). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Philadelphia 76ers's excellent 22.9 free throws per game when playing on the road measures as the 7th-best in the league this year. The showdown with P.J. Washington as it relates to drawing fouls lands in only the 93rd percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting a whopping 3.8 foul shots per game this year when they are playing on the road.

Justin Edwards has attempted 9.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 more than he's attempted overall this year. The 76ers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Mavericks). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Philadelphia 76ers's excellent 22.9 free throws per game when playing on the road measures as the 7th-best in the league this year. The matchup against Dallas may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 3.5 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Mavericks are at home (8th-most in the league).

Max Christie has gone over 11.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Dwight Powell has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.