Sacramento @ New Orleans picks

De'Aaron Fox has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (88th percentile). The Sacramento Kings rank as the 8th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. This year, opposing squads have collected 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (saving possessions that can bring about bonus opportunities for offense). De'Aaron Fox will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to worsen player production across the board.

Kevin Huerter has compiled 2.9 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 76th percentile. The 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should boost possessions for the Sacramento Kings. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Kings rank 13thbest in in the NBA away from their home court with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 8 games.

The Sacramento Kings rank as the 8th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. This year, opposing squads have collected 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (saving possessions that can bring about bonus opportunities for offense). De'Aaron Fox will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to worsen player production across the board.