Golden State @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Trayce Jackson-Davis has made 100.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 30.3% more than he's converted overall this season while on the road. When defending other starting Cs, Rudy Gobert slots into the 83rd percentile with a colossal 2.2 3-point shots attempted against him per game this year. The Warriors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

When it comes to shooting, the Golden State Warriors's poor 101.9 points per game ranks fewest in the league over the last 15 games. This year, the other team's starting SFs have shot 40.6% on shot attempts from the field (3rd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in a hard matchup. The most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Warriors. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Warriors. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.4 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the league).

Brandin Podziemski has successfully made 2.5 three-pointers per game over the last 15 games on the road, 0.8 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year without the home court advantage. Brandin Podziemski has tallied 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's tallied overall this year. The Warriors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Brandin Podziemski has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.2% more than he's put through the net overall this year.

Jaden McDaniels has made 6.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 higher than he's made overall this year while at home. Among all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 32.0 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Warriors is a strong one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled the highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (47.0%). The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaden McDaniels has made 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made overall this year.

Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert lands in the 97th percentile for shooting effectiveness with a great 65.8% rate this year. Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.5 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Rudy Gobert has attempted 5.1 free throws per game over the last 10 games when playing at home, 1.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this season at home. The matchup vs. Trayce Jackson-Davis is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; when defending opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 3.3 free throws per game (83rd percentile).

Among all players in the league, Mike Conley rates in the 88th percentile for 3-point performance when playing at home with a phenomenal 42.2% rate this year. The matchup vs. Golden State is a positive one; when the Warriors are the visiting team, they have allowed the most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs this year (24.4). The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Golden State is a favorable one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted a massive 7.1 foul shots per game this year when the Golden State Warriors are away from home (most in the league). Mike Conley should get a boost in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

The Timberwolves have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Warriors have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road, which ought to reduce plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Relative to last year's 6.6 rate, Julius Randle's number of foul shot attempts has fallen this year to 4.9 foul shot attempts per game.

Buddy Hield has registered 15.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he's registered overall this year. Buddy Hield has successfully made 3.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's converted from three in all games this year. Buddy Hield has averaged 30.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.5 more than he's averaged in all games this season. The Warriors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.6 foul shots per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

Naz Reid has sunk 51.9% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 5.7% more than he's converted in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Naz Reid registers in the 87th percentile for three-pointers made, tallying 2.2 per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Naz Reid will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production for all stats.

Draymond Green has attempted 5.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road. Draymond Green has averaged 29.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 78th percentile. The Warriors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Draymond Green has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 29.9% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Jonathan Kuminga has attempted 10.7 shots per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Warriors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards rates in the 99th percentile, tallying a massive 27.3 points per game this year. Anthony Edwards has made an impressive 4.0 three-pointers per game this year, significantly higher than his 2.5 mark last year. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards ranks in the 97th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 35.7 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Anthony Edwards rates in the 97th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, totaling a whopping 6.2 foul shots per game this year.

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

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Gary Payton II has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

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