Los Angeles @ Golden State picks

Jordan Poole has attempted 7.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, ranking in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a challenging one for three-pointers; opposing clubs have compiled the lowest three percentage in the league this year (34.1%). The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Lakers have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league without the home court advantage this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Warriors. The Golden State Warriors rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Klay Thompson has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (85th percentile). The matchup against the Lakers is a tough one; they have given up the 13th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs this year (14.2). The Lakers have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Golden State Warriors have been lousy at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 20.2 foul shot attempts per game. The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.1 foul shots per game this year when the Lakers are the visiting team (15th-least in the league).

Jarred Vanderbilt has successfully made 24.8% of his 3-point attempts without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 21st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jarred Vanderbilt has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (81st percentile). The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the lowest scoring offense in the league when playing on the road this year as it relates to treys. The Warriors have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jarred Vanderbilt will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player performance across the board.

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the lowest scoring offense in the league when playing on the road this year as it relates to treys. The Warriors have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Anthony Davis will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers player production in all facets of the game.

Draymond Green has attempted 8.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 2.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Draymond Green has tallied 30.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 83rd percentile. The matchup against Los Angeles is a strong one for scoring; when the Lakers are away from home, opposing starting Cs have totaled the 28th-most buckets per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Lakers have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league without the home court advantage this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Warriors.