Boston @ Phoenix props

The matchup against the Suns is a difficult one for threes; the opposing team's starting PFs have posted the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.1%). The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Celtics. In regard to getting to the charity stripe, the Celtics's subpar 17.5 free throws per game settles in as the worst in the NBA over the last 25 games. Jayson Tatum will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually lowers stat production across the board.

The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one; they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PFs this year (14.5). The 4th-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Suns. The Phoenix Suns will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Boston Celtics). The Suns check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Nick Richards has made 63.9% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 10.0% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. As it relates to offense, the Suns's terrific 121.8 points per game while playing at home rates 6th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. Nick Richards has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 27.3% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. Nick Richards will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally increases stat production across the board.

Payton Pritchard has compiled 18.5 points per game over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, 3.8 more than he's compiled in all games this season on the road. Payton Pritchard has successfully made 4.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made overall this year. Payton Pritchard has averaged 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Kristaps Porzingis has totaled 18.5 points per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- among the league leaders by this standard. Kristaps Porzingis has made 39.4% of his three-point attempts away from his home court this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Kristaps Porzingis has tallied 28.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 76th percentile. The matchup with Nick Richards registers in just the 93rd percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs posting a monstrous 16.1 points per game this year when they are on the visiting team. The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 30.3 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 10.9% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 3.4 foul shots per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Suns, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown measures in the 87th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a massive 2.5 fouls per game away from his home court this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Celtics. In regard to getting to the charity stripe, the Celtics's subpar 17.5 free throws per game settles in as the worst in the NBA over the last 25 games. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.6 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Suns, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Royce O'Neale has converted 51.6% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games at home, 9.1% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year while on his home court. As it relates to offense, the Suns's terrific 121.8 points per game while playing at home rates 6th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. Royce O'Neale will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all facets of the game.

Derrick White has converted 4.1 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he's made from downtown overall this year. Derrick White has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have averaged 29.2 points per game (most in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, resulting in a strong matchup for offensive performance. The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Suns may be a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (6th-most in the league).

Ryan Dunn has converted 5.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 more than he's sunk overall this season. Ryan Dunn has made 44.1% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games at home, 11.9% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year while on his home court. Ryan Dunn has been on the court for 27.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. As it relates to offense, the Suns's terrific 121.8 points per game while playing at home rates 6th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have totaled 6.7 3-point attempts per game (most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, making this a favorable matchup.

Al Horford has attempted 6.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Al Horford has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.0 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Al Horford has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 12.5% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while playing away from home. The matchup against Phoenix may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 4.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Suns have the home court advantage (2nd-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Devin Booker slots into the 97th percentile, logging a massive 24.9 points per game while at home this year. Among all players in the NBA, Devin Booker comes in at the 99th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 37.5 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Suns's terrific 121.8 points per game while playing at home rates 6th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. Devin Booker has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 10.9% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Devin Booker will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player production in all facets of the game.

Tyus Jones has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Oso Ighodaro has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Grayson Allen has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.