Phoenix @ Los Angeles props

Torrey Craig has accumulated 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated overall this year on the road. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace in the league while playing on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Suns. While on their home court, the Lakers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been bad at getting to the free throw line: 3rd-worst in the league this year, tallying a mere 21.8 free throw attempts per game.

LeBron James has attempted a lowly 6.7 3-point shots per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 8.0 rate last season. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league on their home court this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a difficult one for field goals; when the Suns are on the road, opposing starting SFs have shot for the 15th-lowest FG% in the league this year (41.1%). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should lead to fewer plays for the Lakers.

The matchup against the Lakers is a positive one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.2). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Cameron Payne has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 22.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.9 free throws per game this year (28th-most in the NBA).

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league on their home court this year. The matchup against the Suns is a tough one for scoring; the opposing team's starting SGs have posted the 14th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (42.2%). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should lead to fewer plays for the Lakers. The Suns have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Anthony Davis has converted 11.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Davis has attempted 10.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted overall this season. The matchup against the Suns may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting Cs have attempted a whopping 5.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games (28th-most in the NBA). Anthony Davis will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to improves stat production in all facets of the game.

Landry Shamet has attempted 5.0 threes per game this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup against the Lakers is a strong one for scoring; opposing starting SGs have compiled the 27th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (47.5%). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league on their home court this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should lead to fewer plays for the Lakers. The Suns have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This matchup is a strong one for getting to the foul line; when the Suns are on the road, their opposition have attempted a monstrous 27.4 foul shots per game this year (most in the league).

Bismack Biyombo has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's committed in all games this year on the road. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace in the league while playing on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Suns. While on their home court, the Lakers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Bismack Biyombo has made a lowly 40.1% of his free throws this season, quite a bit lower than his 51.0 rate last season.

Jarred Vanderbilt has converted 56.6% of his field goal attempts this year, putting him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jarred Vanderbilt has converted 54.2% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 29.8% higher than he's made in all games this year. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Suns may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (24th-most in the league). Jarred Vanderbilt will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves stat production in all stat categories.

Jock Landale has made 65.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 12.4% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Jock Landale has made 50.0% of his treys over the last 5 games on the road, 20.1% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this season while playing away from home. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a tough one for 3-pointers; their opposition have put up the 2nd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (34.3%). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Lakers may be a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing teams have attempted a lowly 18.7 foul shots per game over the last 25 games (least in the NBA).

Josh Okogie has attempted 3.8 three-pointers per game over the last 15 games while playing on the road, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. Josh Okogie has been on the court for 25.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 7.5 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Josh Okogie has attempted 4.1 foul shots per game over the last 10 games away from his home court, 1.7 more than he's attempted in all games this year on the road.

Terrence Ross has gone over 12.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Malik Beasley has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

D'Angelo Russell has gone over 17.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.