Compared to last season's 50.8% rate, Jalen Wilson's shooting effectiveness has tailed off this season to 40.4%. With respect to shooting, the Brooklyn Nets's subpar 105.1 points per game ranks fewest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.1).
The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Nets, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Jose Alvarado will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces player production for all stats.
The matchup against New Orleans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Pelicans are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Pelicans have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 4.6 foul shots per game (10th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.
Antonio Reeves Points Scored Props • New Orleans
Antonio Reeves has made 78.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 30.1% more than he's sunk overall this year without the home court advantage. Antonio Reeves has converted 70.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 29.3% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season on the road. Antonio Reeves has been on the court for 28.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.0 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Nets is a good one; they have allowed the most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (19.5). The 10th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Pelicans.
Dariq Whitehead has successfully made 2.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's made overall this season while playing at home. Among all players in the league, Dariq Whitehead lands in the 13th percentile for personal fouls, registering a mere 0.7 fouls per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, designating this as a strong matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Pelicans have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Brooklyn Nets.
Out of all players in the NBA, Yves Missi lands in the 5th percentile for three-point prowess with an unimpressive 0.0% rate this year. Yves Missi has attempted 0.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, placing him in the 4th percentile among all players in the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. Yves Missi should suffer a drop-off in performance in all stat categories on account of playing away from home in this contest.
Ziaire Williams has attempted 6.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 2.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, designating this as a strong matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Pelicans have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Kelly Olynyk has made 67.9% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 14.3% more than he's made overall this year while on the road. Kelly Olynyk has made 54.6% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games on the road, 11.5% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year without the home court advantage. Kelly Olynyk has been on the court for 25.9 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.6 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The matchup against Trendon Watford is a good one for three-point shots; when Watford is on his home court fellow starting PFs this year, they have made a whopping 42.2% of their 3-point attempts (97th percentile). The 10th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Pelicans.
Bruce Brown has sunk 1.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year while playing on the road. Bruce Brown has been on the court for 28.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 6.2 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, resulting in a favorable matchup. The 10th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Pelicans. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Nic Claxton has made 6.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's converted in all games this year when playing at home. Nic Claxton has made 50.0% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games at home, 30.0% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season playing at home. The rate of field goals drained against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (66.0%) when he is away from his home court and squaring off against other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Pelicans have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Brooklyn Nets.
Karlo Matkovic Points Scored Props • New Orleans
Karlo Matkovic has sunk 66.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 9.9% higher than he's made overall this year. The 10th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Pelicans. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
