New Orleans @ Minnesota props

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.

Rudy Gobert has converted 6.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 more than he's made in all games this year with the home court advantage. Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 29.6 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Pelicans is a strong one for threes; opposing starting Cs have shot for the 25th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (36.9%). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league when playing at home this year.

Mike Conley has successfully made 3.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's made in all games this year. Mike Conley has been on the court for 29.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 78th percentile. 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).

Anthony Edwards has attempted 23.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 2.7 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. Anthony Edwards has converted 3.3 treys per game over the last 15 games at home, 0.6 more than he's converted over the course of the season while playing at home. Anthony Edwards has tallied 35.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one; when the Pelicans are the visiting squad, they have allowed the 28th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs this year (19.2).

Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 3.1 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (95th percentile). 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). Jonas Valanciunas will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to worsens player production across the board.

Jaden McDaniels has sunk 2.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's made overall this season. Jaden McDaniels has tallied 30.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 81st percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when the Pelicans are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 21st-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.3). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league when playing at home this year.

CJ McCollum has successfully made 49.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 5.6% more than he's converted overall this season. CJ McCollum has sunk 3.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.2 higher than he's made from three overall this season when playing on the road. CJ McCollum has tallied 34.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 96th percentile. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a positive one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the 30th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (48.5%).