Sacramento @ Phoenix Picks & Props

In comparison to last season's 27.1 clip, Devin Booker's points per game have dropped this season to 23.1. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Kevin Huerter has attempted 5.4 threes per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league. The Kings check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The 5th-speediest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings. The matchup vs. the Suns may be a good one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (4th-most in the league).

This matchup is a favorable one for scoring; opposing squads have averaged the 21st-most shots made from the field per game in the league over the last 5 games when the Kings are the visiting squad (41.4). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

The Phoenix Suns rank as the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Kings is a good one for shots from the field; opposing starting PFs have posted the 6th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (52.6%). The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should raise plays for the Phoenix Suns. Ryan Dunn figures to see a spike in production in all stat categories in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Malik Monk has attempted 4.7 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Kings check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The 5th-speediest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings. Malik Monk has converted 2.2 free throws per game this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Domantas Sabonis has successfully made 7.4 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Domantas Sabonis has averaged 37.0 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Kings check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The number of shot attempts from the field against Jusuf Nurkic has been quite high (14.0 per game) when at home and guarding fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 5th-speediest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings.

The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Sacramento Kings. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the Kings rank 8thworst in in the NBA with only 9.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 1.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games (4th-least in the league). DeMar DeRozan will likely suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from home in this contest.

Among all players in the league, Jusuf Nurkic lands in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, totaling a whopping 3.0 fouls per game while on his home court this year. When matched up against opposing starting Cs, Domantas Sabonis ranks in the 3rd percentile with a mere 0.3 treys attempted against him per game this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Bradley Beal has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (87th percentile). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Royce O'Neale has sunk 58.3% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 8.4% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. Royce O'Neale has converted 65.7% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 14.0% higher than he's made from downtown overall this season. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Kings is a good one for shots from the field; opposing starting PFs have posted the 6th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (52.6%). The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should raise plays for the Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Sacramento Kings. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the Kings rank 8thworst in in the NBA with only 9.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. De'Aaron Fox ought to suffer a drop-off in production across the board in light of playing away from home in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Keegan Murray lands in the 83rd percentile for 3-point attempts while on the road, posting 6.0 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Keegan Murray ranks in the 99th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 37.7 minutes per game this year. The Kings check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The 5th-speediest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.3 foul shots per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Suns, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Tyus Jones has played 30.6 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should raise plays for the Phoenix Suns. Relative to last season's 80.3% mark, Tyus Jones's free-throw prowess has increased this season to 100.0%. Tyus Jones is expected to see a spike in productivity for all stats on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Kevin Durant has gone over 25.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Keon Ellis has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.