Charlotte @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Out of all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins slots into the 10th percentile for field goal prowess on his home court with an unimpressive 33.9% rate this year. In regard to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 101.6 points per game on their home court places fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 12.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 more than he's attempted overall this season. Nick Smith Jr. has sunk 3.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year while playing away from home. Nick Smith Jr. has tallied 28.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Bruce Brown has made 58.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 33.6% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. Bruce Brown has played 27.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 more than he's played overall this season. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a good one for threes; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 3rd-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The Pelicans have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Bruce Brown has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 11.7% more than he's converted overall this year with the home court advantage.

Yves Missi has converted 0.0% of his 3-point attempts this year, ranking him in the 5th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Yves Missi has attempted 0.0 threes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 6th percentile among all players in the NBA. In regard to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 101.6 points per game on their home court places fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Karlo Matkovic has converted 68.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 13.0% more than he's made in all games this year. Karlo Matkovic has averaged 22.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.3 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The Pelicans have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Karlo Matkovic has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 15.6% higher than he's put through the net overall this season at home. Karlo Matkovic ought to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories considering controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

DaQuan Jeffries has converted 60.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 28.4% more than he's converted in all games this season. DaQuan Jeffries has averaged 29.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.6 more than he's averaged overall this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. DaQuan Jeffries has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 20.0% higher than he's sunk overall this year while playing away from home.

Josh Okogie has converted 63.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 15.5% higher than he's sunk in all games this year while playing on the road. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. Josh Okogie has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 34.2% higher than he's sunk overall this season while on the road.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic measures in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 2.6 fouls per game this year. In regard to scoring, the Hornets's lackluster 103.3 points per game measures as the lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Hornets will likely see a decline in plays today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Jusuf Nurkic will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player production in all facets of the game.

In regard to scoring, the Hornets's lackluster 103.3 points per game measures as the lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a hard one for shot attempts from downtown; when the New Orleans Pelicans are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the 5th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.4). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Hornets will likely see a decline in plays today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Miles Bridges will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually reduces stat production across the board.

Kelly Olynyk has averaged 3.7 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's averaged overall this year. In regard to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 101.6 points per game on their home court places fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup against Charlotte is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game this year when the Charlotte Hornets are the visiting squad (3rd-least in the NBA).

Antonio Reeves has successfully made 62.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 15.3% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Antonio Reeves has made 59.6% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 22.1% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the year. Antonio Reeves has averaged 0.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least foul-prone players in the NBA (7th percentile). Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have compiled 22.3 points per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, labeling this as a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Pelicans have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Moussa Diabate has attempted 3.8 shots from the field per game this season, significantly more than his 1.7 mark last season. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Among all players in the league, Jose Alvarado measures in the 82nd percentile for three-point attempts, registering 5.2 per game this year. The Pelicans have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Jose Alvarado figures to get a boost in production in all stat categories on account of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Tidjane Salaun has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.