Oklahoma City @ New Orleans Picks & Props

When facing fellow starting Cs, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has been in the 17th percentile with a mere 9.0 shots from the field against him per game this year. The Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaylin Williams will likely suffer a drop-off in performance across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.

The Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.0 free throws per game (fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the free-throw line. Aaron Wiggins will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player performance for all stats.

Kenrich Williams has successfully made 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 10.7% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league while playing at home with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Joe will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to decrease player performance for all stats.

Jose Alvarado has attempted 15.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Jose Alvarado has sunk a terrific 2.0 shots from downtown per game this year, significantly more than his 1.3 mark last year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league while playing at home with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Antonio Reeves has successfully made 52.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 14.4% more than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Antonio Reeves has attempted 7.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Antonio Reeves has committed 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the NBA (17th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Pelicans.

Dillon Jones has tallied 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the league (20th percentile). The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).