Minnesota @ Golden State Picks & Props

Gary Payton II has sunk 39.5% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games at home, 13.5% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year when playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Gary Payton II ought to see an increase in productivity across the board due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.

The Timberwolves check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The matchup against the Warriors is a favorable one for three-pointers; opposing starting PGs have compiled the 6th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (38.4%). Mike Conley has converted 88.4% of his free throw attempts this year, placing him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against the Golden State Warriors may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a massive 7.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (2nd-most in the league).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see a decline in possessions today from sharing the court with the 2nd-least up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Golden State Warriors). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 9thworst in in the league while playing on the road with a mere 10.4 offensive boards per game this year. Compared to last season's 6.6 rate, Julius Randle's number of foul shots has tailed off this season to 4.9 foul shots per game. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 free throws per game (9th-lowest in the league) against the Warriors, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Brandin Podziemski has made 2.5 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's converted overall this year while on his home court. Brandin Podziemski has tallied 34.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games at home, 7.1 higher than he's tallied overall this season at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Brandin Podziemski has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 21.2% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Brandin Podziemski will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.

The Golden State Warriors check in as the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a hard one for scoring; the opposition's starting SFs have compiled the 3rd-lowest FG% in the league this year (40.6%). The 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Timberwolves have played at the slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Warriors. This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (10th-fewest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Anthony Edwards has registered 27.2 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 99th percentile. Compared to last season's 2.5 mark, Anthony Edwards's 3-point shots made have risen this season to 3.9 per game. Anthony Edwards has tallied 36.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 98th percentile. The Timberwolves check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. Anthony Edwards has attempted 8.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Naz Reid has converted 51.9% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 5.8% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Naz Reid has successfully made 44.0% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games on the road, 9.1% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season while playing away from home. The Timberwolves check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road.

Rudy Gobert has made 70.6% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 7.4% more than he's put through the net overall this year when playing away from home. Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 88th percentile. The Timberwolves check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The matchup against Trayce Jackson-Davis is a strong one; he has allowed an enormous 14.4 points per game when playing at home when defending opposing starting Cs this year (88th percentile). The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs vs. Trayce Jackson-Davis has been quite high (3.3 foul shots per game) when defending opposing starting Cs this year (88th percentile).

Jaden McDaniels has converted 54.4% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 6.7% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Jaden McDaniels has tallied 32.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 85th percentile. The Timberwolves check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The matchup against the Golden State Warriors is a good one for three-point shots; opposing starting SFs have compiled the highest 3-point rate in the league this year (47.0%). Jaden McDaniels has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 7.5% more than he's converted overall this year on the road.

Draymond Green has attempted 5.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted overall this season. Among all players in the league, Draymond Green rates in the 77th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 29.5 minutes per game at home this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup against Minnesota may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 6.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting team (6th-most in the NBA). Draymond Green figures to see an increase in output across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Jonathan Kuminga has compiled 14.8 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 81st percentile. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup against Minnesota may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 6.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting team (6th-most in the NBA). Jonathan Kuminga ought to see an increase in effectiveness in all stat categories considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Buddy Hield has converted 3.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made overall this year. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a favorable one for threes; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (2.6). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Buddy Hield has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 16.7% higher than he's sunk overall this season. Buddy Hield should see an increase in performance in all stat categories considering having the home court advantage in this game.

Trayce Jackson-Davis has made 79.3% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 17.6% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. The number of 3-point shots attempted against Rudy Gobert has been remarkably high (2.2 per game) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (88th percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup against Rudy Gobert is a good one for drawing fouls; when Gobert is on the road fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 2.9 free throws per game (75th percentile). Trayce Jackson-Davis will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player production in all stat categories.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Kevon Looney has gone over 2.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.