New Orleans @ Minnesota picks

Trey Murphy III has attempted 8.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 2.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Trey Murphy III has tallied 39.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.1 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league in their home city this year, which ought to increase plays for the Pelicans. Trey Murphy III has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 10.5% more than he's converted overall this year without the home court advantage.

Kyle Anderson has converted 60.5% of his field goals over the last 10 games at home, 6.5% higher than he's converted in all games this year at home. Kyle Anderson has averaged 33.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.8 more than he's averaged overall this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league when playing at home this year. On the road, the Pelicans have given up the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (7.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). The Timberwolves have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Brandon Ingram will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally decreases player production in all stat categories.