Minnesota @ San Antonio Picks & Props

The matchup vs. Minnesota is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Timberwolves are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most three-point shots per game in the league this year (2.6). The 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The Spurs have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Stephon Castle has attempted 3.5 free throws per game this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Stephon Castle ought to get a boost in output in all stat categories as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Devin Vassell has attempted 5.6 shots from downtown per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile out of all players in the league. The 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The Spurs have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Devin Vassell has sunk 86.5% of his foul shot attempts this year, ranking in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. Devin Vassell will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 62.4% of his shots from the field while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the league. Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 33.8 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Timberwolves have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the San Antonio Spurs).

Jeremy Sochan has successfully made a lowly 15.9% of his 3-pointers this season, quite a bit less than his 29.2 mark last season. Jeremy Sochan has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (84th percentile). With respect to shot attempts from the field, the 9th-least aggressive offense in the league while playing at home this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (14.5). The Spurs will likely see a decline in plays today from being pitted against the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year (the Timberwolves).

The Timberwolves have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup vs. the Spurs is a positive one for scoring; the other team's starting PGs have compiled the highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (50.2%). The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Mike Conley has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 14.4% more than he's made in all games this season. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.5 free throws per game this year when the San Antonio Spurs have the home court advantage (8th-most in the league).

The 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The Spurs have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 75.1% clip, Chris Paul's free-throw ability has risen this year to 100.0%. Chris Paul will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Harrison Barnes has committed 0.9 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking in the 14th percentile -- among the NBA's least-whistled. The 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The Spurs have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Harrison Barnes rates in the 77th percentile for foul shots made, totaling a massive 2.3 per game this year. Harrison Barnes will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally increases player performance in all stat categories.

Julius Randle has made 42.2% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 9.0% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Julius Randle has tallied 33.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 87th percentile. The Timberwolves have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Julius Randle has attempted 5.8 foul shots per game this year, ranking in the 95th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards rates in the 98th percentile, totaling a colossal 26.3 points per game this year. In comparison to last season's 2.5 rate, Anthony Edwards's three-pointers hit have jumped this season to 4.4 per game. Anthony Edwards has been on the court for 36.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 97th percentile. The Timberwolves have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs is a positive one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SGs have compiled the 8th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (37.5%).

Julian Champagnie has attempted 7.2 three-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. The 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The Spurs have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Julian Champagnie has failed to convert 0.2 foul shot attempts per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 24th percentile for misses . Julian Champagnie will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases stat production across the board.

The Timberwolves have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the San Antonio Spurs).

Jaden McDaniels has played 30.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 76th percentile. The Timberwolves have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the San Antonio Spurs). Jaden McDaniels has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 20.0% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year when playing away from home. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a positive one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.5 foul shots per game this year when the San Antonio Spurs are playing at home (6th-most in the NBA).

Victor Wembanyama has sunk 11.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.9 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year playing at home. Victor Wembanyama has attempted 10.8 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Among all players in the league, Victor Wembanyama rates in the 83rd percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 32.2 minutes per game this year. The 10th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Spurs. The Spurs have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.