New Orleans @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Kelly Olynyk has sunk 5.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.4 higher than he's converted in all games this year away from home. Kelly Olynyk has converted 51.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 10.1% more than he's made from three over the course of the year when playing on the road. Kelly Olynyk has played 27.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 higher than he's played in all games this season. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

Among all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins places in the 10th percentile for shooting efficiency on the road with an unimpressive 33.4% rate this year. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 5th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have posted the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (40.6%). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.4 foul shots per game this year (10th-least in the NBA). Jordan Hawkins will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease player production across the board.

Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson registers in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.7 fouls per game when playing away from home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 5th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have posted the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (40.6%). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.4 foul shots per game this year (10th-least in the NBA). Zion Williamson will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player performance across the board.

Naz Reid has attempted 14.7 field goals per game over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, 2.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Naz Reid has attempted 7.8 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Naz Reid has tallied 32.8 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.7 more than he's tallied overall this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Rudy Gobert has made 65.9% of his shot attempts from the field this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 32.9 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 88th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The matchup against Yves Missi is a positive one for shots from the field; when facing opposing starting Cs this year, they have made a whopping 63.7% of their shot attempts from the field (100th percentile). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Bruce Brown has sunk a measly 34.0% of his field goal attempts this season, significantly lower than his 45.9 rate last season. Bruce Brown has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 0.9 higher than he's been called for in all games this season on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 5th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have posted the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (40.6%). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.4 foul shots per game this year (10th-least in the NBA).

Compared to last year's 1.3 rate, Jose Alvarado's three-pointers scored have spiked this year to 2.0 per game. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 4th-best in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Jose Alvarado has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 18.8% more than he's put through the net overall this season away from home.

Mike Conley has sunk 58.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 19.4% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Mike Conley has sunk 54.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 11.4% more than he's converted from three in all games this year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 7.1 3-point attempts per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, labeling this as a good matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Julius Randle has made 48.7% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 18.8% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Among all players in the league, Julius Randle rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 31.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have averaged the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Anthony Edwards has tallied 32.0 points per game over the last 10 games while on his home court, 5.5 more than he's tallied overall this year at home. Anthony Edwards has sunk a terrific 4.0 three-pointers per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 2.5 rate last year. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 36.4 minutes per game this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home.

Jaden McDaniels has made 6.7 buckets per game over the last 15 games, 1.7 higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Jaden McDaniels has sunk 47.5% of his 3-point shots over the last 10 games, 10.5% more than he's made from downtown overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels slots into the 87th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 32.5 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Yves Missi has made 5.6 baskets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.6 higher than he's converted overall this year without the home court advantage. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 4th-best in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Yves Missi has attempted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

CJ McCollum has converted 3.7 threes per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.8 more than he's made from downtown overall this year without the home court advantage. CJ McCollum has tallied 32.5 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 4th-best in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 12.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Karlo Matkovic has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.