Washington @ Atlanta props

The matchup vs. Atlanta is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the Hawks are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 13th-least three-pointers per game in the league this year (1.7). The Washington Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Jordan Goodwin will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens stat production for all stats.

John Collins has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The Atlanta Hawks have been the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against the Wizards is a hard one for scoring; opposing starting PFs have compiled the 8th-lowest FG% in the league this year (45.9%). While on the road, the Wizards have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Trae Young has posted 26.2 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league in this category: 97th percentile. Trae Young has been on the court for 34.5 minutes per game at home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The matchup against Washington is a strong one; when the Wizards are the visiting squad, they have given up the 25th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PGs over the last 10 games (21.5). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home. The Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hawks.

The matchup vs. the Hawks is a challenging one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 11th-least shots from downtown per game in the league this year (2.0). The Washington Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Johnny Davis will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers player performance in all facets of the game.

Corey Kispert has successfully made an impressive 42.8% of his attempts from downtown this year, quite a bit higher than his 30.8 mark last year. Corey Kispert has tallied 36.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.3 higher than he's tallied overall this year. The Washington Wizards check in as the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Hawks have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased plays for the Wizards.

The Atlanta Hawks have been the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup vs. Washington is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the Wizards are the visiting team, the opposition's starting Cs have compiled the 13th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (55.0%). While on the road, the Wizards have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Daniel Gafford has made a terrific 75.0% of his field goals this year, quite a bit more than his 69.4 rate last year. Daniel Gafford has played 27.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's played overall this season. The Washington Wizards check in as the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Hawks have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased plays for the Wizards.

Dejounte Murray has attempted 17.9 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Dejounte Murray has attempted 5.2 treys per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. Dejounte Murray has played 35.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 99th percentile. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home. The Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hawks.

The matchup vs. Washington is a strong one for field goal attempts; when the Wizards are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (13.5). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home. The Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Washington may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.8 free throws per game over the last 15 games when the Wizards are on the road (21st-most in the NBA).

Anthony Gill has converted 16.7% of his shots from downtown this year, placing him in the 9th percentile among all players in the league. Anthony Gill has played 9.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court far less than most players in the NBA: 13th percentile. The Washington Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Hawks may be a hard one for getting to the free throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 1.4 free throws per game over the last 10 games (15th-least in the NBA). Anthony Gill will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.