Oklahoma City @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Cason Wallace has successfully made 44.7% of his three-pointers this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the league. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. This year, opposing teams have shot 34.4% on threes (3rd-worst in the NBA) against the Pelicans, branding this as a hard matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year. Cason Wallace has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 15.4% more than he's sunk in all games this year.

Brandon Ingram has attempted just 16.3 field goals per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 18.6 rate last year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The matchup against Oklahoma is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 15th-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (34.7%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, opposing teams have secured 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Thunder (continuing possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

Relative to last season's 31.2 mark, Trey Murphy III's playing time has regressed this season to 25.6 minutes per game. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a difficult one; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (11.0). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, opposing teams have secured 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Thunder (continuing possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas ranks in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.9 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The number of threes converted against Chet Holmgren has been very low (0.3 per game) when he is on the road and facing fellow starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, opposing teams have secured 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Thunder (continuing possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Zion Williamson registers in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, tallying a massive 2.5 fouls per game while playing at home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a difficult one; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (11.0). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, opposing teams have secured 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Thunder (continuing possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

In comparison to last year's 17.9 rate, CJ McCollum's field goal attempts have tailed off this year to 15.0 per game. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The matchup against Oklahoma is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 15th-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (34.7%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, opposing teams have secured 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Thunder (continuing possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

Isaiah Joe has successfully made 59.0% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 10.7% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. This year, opposing teams have shot 34.4% on threes (3rd-worst in the NBA) against the Pelicans, branding this as a hard matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year. Isaiah Joe has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 19.2% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.

Chet Holmgren has converted 6.1 field goals per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the league. Chet Holmgren has been on the court for 30.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 79th percentile. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year. The matchup vs. New Orleans may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 3.7 foul shots per game over the last 15 games when the New Orleans Pelicans are on their home court (24th-most in the NBA).

Josh Giddey has attempted 4.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 1.4 more than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 7.5 3-point attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, designating this as a strong matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (23rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jordan Hawkins lands in the 76th percentile for technical fouls, compiling a whopping 0.1 fouls per game while playing at home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The matchup against Oklahoma is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 15th-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (34.7%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, opposing teams have secured 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Thunder (continuing possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

Luguentz Dort has converted 2.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year away from home. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has registered 31.1 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 99th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registers in the 85th percentile for shooting performance with a an impressive 55.0% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander places in the 93rd percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 34.4 minutes per game this year. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (27th-highest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a favorable matchup.

Larry Nance Jr. has sunk 65.0% of his treys over the last 15 games, 15.0% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. Larry Nance Jr. has accumulated a lowly 1.2 personal fouls per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 2.1 fouls per game last season. This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have shot 45.4% on field goals (worst in the league) vs. the Thunder, labeling this as a hard matchup. The Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays today from sharing the court with the 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Thunder). The Pelicans check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Herbert Jones has successfully made 63.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games, 25.8% more than he's converted from three over the course of the season. The Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays today from sharing the court with the 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Thunder). The Pelicans check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Herbert Jones has made a whopping 88.1% of his foul shots this year, significantly more than his 73.1 rate last year. The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 4.9 free throws per game this year when the Thunder are on the road (24th-most in the league).

Jalen Williams has successfully made 59.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 9.6% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season when playing on the road. Jalen Williams has sunk 56.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 10.3% more than he's converted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Williams places in the 85th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 32.1 minutes per game this year. When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's exceptional 121.9 points per game ranks 3rd-best in the league this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.

Kenrich Williams has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Dyson Daniels has not yet played a game this season.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.