Detroit @ Indiana Picks & Props

The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a difficult one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 2nd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.0). The Indiana Pacers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tobias Harris has tallied 30.9 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 24 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers is a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.8 free throws per game this year (most in the league).

Tim Hardaway Jr. has successfully made 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the year. Tim Hardaway Jr. has averaged 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 5.3 more than he's averaged overall this season on the road. The matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers is a good one; they have given up the most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs this year (19.0). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Pistons.

Cade Cunningham has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (94th percentile). The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a hard one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.6). As a team, the Pistons have been bad at getting to the foul line without the home court advantage: worst in the league this year, drawing just 18.7 free throw attempts per game. Cade Cunningham ought to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness across the board in light of being on the road in this matchup.

Aaron Nesmith has sunk 48.2% of his shots from downtown this year, placing him in the 95th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Pacers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 45.0% on three-pointers (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons, marking this as a strong matchup. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Pacers.

Among all players in the league, Bennedict Mathurin ranks in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, logging a colossal 2.7 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The Indiana Pacers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 27.6% on threes (2nd-worst in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons, making this a challenging matchup. The Indiana Pacers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Andrew Nembhard has attempted and missed 1.6 free throw attempts per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's missed in all games this season.

Myles Turner has attempted 14.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Myles Turner has made 3.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Myles Turner measures in the 81st percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 31.2 minutes per game this year. The Pacers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year. The matchup with Jalen Duren registers in only the 97th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs burying a massive 1.1 three-point shots per game this year.

The Pacers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Pacers. Ben Sheppard has made 93.3% of his foul shot attempts on his home court this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 4.8 foul shots per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

Malik Beasley has attempted and missed 7.6 field goals per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 5.0 mark last season. As a team, the Pistons have been bad at getting to the foul line without the home court advantage: worst in the league this year, drawing just 18.7 free throw attempts per game. Malik Beasley figures to suffer a drop-off in output across the board in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

The matchup against Detroit is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the Detroit Pistons are away from home, opposing starting PGs have compiled the 2nd-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (37.4%). The Indiana Pacers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Duren has successfully made 6.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's put through the net in all games this year. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 24 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup with Myles Turner in terms of getting to the foul line comes in at just the 79th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs attempting an enormous 3.7 foul shots per game this year when they are away from home.

Ausar Thompson has sunk 21.9% of his 3-point shots this year, ranking in the 13th percentile out of all players in the NBA. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 2.9 three attempts per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pacers, making this a tough matchup. Among all players in the league, Ausar Thompson places in the 23rd percentile for foul-shot proficiency when playing on the road with a poor 65.6% rate this year. As a team, the Pistons have been bad at getting to the foul line without the home court advantage: worst in the league this year, drawing just 18.7 free throw attempts per game. Ausar Thompson stands to suffer a reduction in efficiency for all stats considering playing away from home in this game.

The Pacers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Pacers. T.J. McConnell has made 91.7% of his foul shots over the last 10 games, 19.0% more than he's sunk in all games this year. T.J. McConnell will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.

Simone Fontecchio has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Obi Toppin has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Thomas Bryant has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Marcus Sasser has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Stewart has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Ronald Holland II has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.