Boston @ Cleveland Picks & Props

The matchup against Boston is a tough one for scoring; when the Boston Celtics are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the 4th-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (38.1%). The Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 2.0 free throws per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Jarrett Allen has successfully made 88.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 18.3% more than he's made over the course of the season. Jarrett Allen has been called for 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least-whistled players in the league (22nd percentile). The Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The number of points notched against Kristaps Porzingis has been remarkably high (16.8 per game) when he is away from his home court and matched up against opposing starting Cs since the start of last season (96th percentile). The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.

Evan Mobley has sunk 7.2 shots made from the field per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. The Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Boston Celtics). Evan Mobley has attempted 4.2 free throws per game while at home this year, putting him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Sam Hauser has converted 50.7% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 6.6% more than he's converted overall this year. Sam Hauser has been called for 1.0 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 20th percentile -- among the NBA's lowest-fouling. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 4th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Out of all players in the league, Payton Pritchard measures in the 77th percentile, posting a monstrous 15.6 points per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Payton Pritchard comes in at the 98th percentile for threes sunk, logging 3.7 per game this year. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 4th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday slots into the 77th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 30.5 minutes per game while playing on the road this year. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 41.4% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, labeling this as a positive matchup. The 4th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Among all players in the league, Derrick White registers in the 81st percentile for shots from the field made while playing away from home, compiling a massive 5.8 per game this year. In comparison to last season's 2.8 clip, Derrick White's threes hit have spiked this season to 3.8 per game. Derrick White has averaged 32.1 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 41.4% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, labeling this as a positive matchup.

Out of all players in the league, Kristaps Porzingis slots into the 91st percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 2.6 fouls per game since the start of last season. The matchup against Jarrett Allen is a difficult one for shots from the field; when Allen is playing at home and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have made a mere 5.0 baskets per game (11th percentile). The Boston Celtics have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally reduces stat production in all stat categories.

The Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has averaged 28.7 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 99th percentile. Jayson Tatum has attempted 10.6 three-point shots per game this season, significantly higher than his 8.0 mark last season. Jayson Tatum has played 35.8 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 4th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics.

The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 4th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers). In contrast to last year's 80.8% mark, Al Horford's free-throw proficiency has spiked this year to 100.0%. The matchup vs. Cleveland may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Cleveland Cavaliers are at home (3rd-most in the NBA).

Jaylen Brown has attempted 19.6 shots from the field per game this year, placing him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jaylen Brown has sunk 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown ranks in the 96th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 36.4 minutes per game this year. The Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 4th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics.

The Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup against Boston is a strong one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Celtics are away from home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.7). The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Boston Celtics). Isaac Okoro stands to see an increase in output in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Darius Garland has successfully made 7.6 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland registers in the 94th percentile for 3-point shots drained, registering 3.0 per game this year. Darius Garland has been on the court for 30.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 76th percentile. The Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a positive one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the most three-pointers per game in the league this year (3.0).

Georges Niang has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Ty Jerome has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Sam Merrill has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.