Golden State @ Los Angeles picks

While playing at home, the Lakers have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (14.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Golden State Warriors have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free throw line: worst in the NBA this year with a mere 20.2 foul shot attempts per game. Gary Payton II will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually decreases player production across the board.

Anthony Davis has sunk 21.2% of his 3-pointers this year, ranking in the 13th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). The Warriors have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Klay Thompson has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 0.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the season on the road. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a tough one; they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SFs this year (14.2). While playing at home, the Lakers have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (14.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Golden State Warriors have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free throw line: worst in the NBA this year with a mere 20.2 foul shot attempts per game. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a difficult one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.5 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the NBA).

Jordan Poole has attempted 7.1 3-pointers per game on the road this year, ranking in the 95th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a strong one for field goal attempts; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.5). The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Warriors. The Golden State Warriors check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Andrew Wiggins has attempted 14.3 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league. Andrew Wiggins has successfully made 2.2 threes per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Andrew Wiggins has played 32.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 87th percentile. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Warriors.

Stephen Curry has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (87th percentile). While playing at home, the Lakers have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (14.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Golden State Warriors have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free throw line: worst in the NBA this year with a mere 20.2 foul shot attempts per game. Stephen Curry will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). The Warriors have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).