New York @ San Antonio Picks & Props

Relative to last year's 56.3% rate, Bismack Biyombo's scoring effectiveness has jumped this year to 66.4%. The 7th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Spurs rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Bismack Biyombo will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

In contrast to last year's 10.5 rate, Jeremy Sochan's shots have been reduced this year to 8.5 per game. Jeremy Sochan has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The matchup against Karl-Anthony Towns is a challenging one; he has given up a mere 12.3 points per game when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (10th percentile). The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league away from their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. In contrast to last season's 75.8% mark, Jeremy Sochan's foul-shot effectiveness has fallen this season to 67.2%.

Stephon Castle has averaged 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league away from their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Miles McBride has attempted 13.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Miles McBride has converted 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. Miles McBride has averaged 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 more than he's averaged overall this year. This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 50.2% on shots from the field (best in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, branding this as a positive matchup. The Spurs have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost opportunities for the Knicks.

The Spurs have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 7th-best in in the league when playing on the road with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Cameron Payne has made 86.8% of his foul shots this year, putting him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Chris Paul has made 65.2% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 25.3% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. The 7th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Spurs rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Chris Paul has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 9.6% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Compared to last year's 7.2 mark, Mikal Bridges's shot attempts from beyond the arc have tailed off this year to 6.0 per game. The 3rd-most sluggish tempo away offense in the league this year has been the New York Knicks. In regard to drawing fouls, the Knicks's poor 20.2 free throw attempts per game while on the road settles in as the 2nd-worst in the league this year. Mikal Bridges is expected to experience a decrease in production for all stats as a result of being on the road in this game.

Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 3.6 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (100th percentile). The 3rd-most sluggish tempo away offense in the league this year has been the New York Knicks. In regard to drawing fouls, the Knicks's poor 20.2 free throw attempts per game while on the road settles in as the 2nd-worst in the league this year. Karl-Anthony Towns stands to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board on account of playing away from home in this matchup.

The matchup against San Antonio is a tough one; when the Spurs have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 4th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (13.0). The 3rd-most sluggish tempo away offense in the league this year has been the New York Knicks. In regard to drawing fouls, the Knicks's poor 20.2 free throw attempts per game while on the road settles in as the 2nd-worst in the league this year. OG Anunoby will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to lower player performance in all stat categories.

Devin Vassell has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's accumulated overall this year. The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league away from their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (7th-fewest in the league) against the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Harrison Barnes has successfully made 66.5% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 18.4% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Harrison Barnes has made 55.3% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 15.1% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Harrison Barnes places in the 20th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a lowly 0.9 fouls per game this year. The matchup vs. New York is a good one for three-pointers; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have compiled the 2nd-highest three rate in the league this year (47.7%). The 7th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the San Antonio Spurs.

The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league away from their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the San Antonio Spurs.

Compared to last season's 41.6% clip, Josh Hart's shooting effectiveness has jumped this season to 53.7%. Josh Hart has converted 1.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Josh Hart places in the 100th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 37.8 minutes per game this year. The Spurs have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 7th-best in in the league when playing on the road with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.

Mitchell Robinson has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Julian Champagnie has gone over 8.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Sandro Mamukelashvili has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Blake Wesley has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Landry Shamet has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.