Oklahoma City @ Dallas props

This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 33.1% on field goal attempts (15th-weakest in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making this a challenging matchup. The 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, their opposition has snagged 14.0 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder (maintaining possessions that can generate further chances for offense). The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted just 2.2 free throws per game this year when the Thunder have the home court advantage (8th-least in the league).

In contrast to last year's 42.0% rate, Jaden Hardy's shooting ability has been reduced this year to 36.1%. Jaden Hardy has played 11.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the least-utilized plays in the league: 15th percentile. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 33.1% on field goal attempts (15th-weakest in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making this a challenging matchup. The 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, their opposition has snagged 14.0 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder (maintaining possessions that can generate further chances for offense). In comparison to last season's 10.5 clip, Luka Doncic's number of free throws has fallen this season to 7.5 free throws per game.

In contrast to last year's 2.2 clip, Isaiah Joe's 3-point shots drained have jumped this year to 2.8 per game. Isaiah Joe has tallied 1.1 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 20th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league without the home court advantage this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have averaged 33.9% on three-pointers (6th-lowest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, marking this as a tough matchup. The 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder.

Kyrie Irving has attempted a measly 7.0 treys per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 8.3 rate last season. Kyrie Irving has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game over the last 9 games, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the season. The 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, their opposition has snagged 14.0 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder (maintaining possessions that can generate further chances for offense).

The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce plays for the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has grabbed 12.9 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the league) against the Mavericks (lengthening possessions that can produce extra chances for offense). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has successfully made just 7.1 foul shots per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 9.8 rate last season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers stat production for all stats.

In comparison to last season's 32.1% clip, Luguentz Dort's 3-point effectiveness has increased this season to 42.1%. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league without the home court advantage this year. The 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.6 free throws per game (26th-highest in the league) against the Mavericks, easily managing to draw fouls.

Grant Williams has attempted 7.8 shots from the field per game this year, significantly higher than his 5.6 rate last year. Grant Williams has successfully made an impressive 2.4 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 1.4 mark last season. In comparison to last season's 24.1 clip, Grant Williams's playing time has jumped this season to 28.5 minutes per game. In regard to scoring, the Dallas Mavericks's remarkable 118.1 points per game at home places 6th-most in the NBA this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 5.5 three attempts per game (28th-highest in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, designating this as a favorable matchup.

Dereck Lively II has made 66.5% of his shots from the field on the road this year, placing him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. In regard to scoring, the Dallas Mavericks's remarkable 118.1 points per game at home places 6th-most in the NBA this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 10th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games while traveling, which ought to increase plays for the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting Cs have attempted a whopping 4.7 foul shots per game this year (28th-most in the NBA). Dereck Lively II will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually increases player performance in all stat categories.

Jalen Williams has failed to convert 7.4 field goal attempts per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 5.2 rate last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Williams measures in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, compiling an enormous 2.7 fouls per game while on the road this year. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce plays for the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has grabbed 12.9 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the league) against the Mavericks (lengthening possessions that can produce extra chances for offense).

Derrick Jones Jr. has made 51.4% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 17.2% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season while playing at home. Derrick Jones Jr. has attempted 3.9 threes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 1.2 mark last year. In regard to scoring, the Dallas Mavericks's remarkable 118.1 points per game at home places 6th-most in the NBA this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 10th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games while traveling, which ought to increase plays for the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup vs. the Thunder may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 4.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games (26th-most in the NBA).

Josh Giddey has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least foul-prone players in the NBA (20th percentile). The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league without the home court advantage this year. The 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder.

Chet Holmgren has attempted 14.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Chet Holmgren has attempted 6.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league without the home court advantage this year. The matchup vs. Dallas is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Mavericks are playing at home, the opposition's starting Cs have tallied the 30th-most shots made from the field per game in the league this year (6.8). The 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Thunder.

Richaun Holmes has sunk 62.5% of his attempts from downtown since the start of last season, ranking him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In regard to scoring, the Dallas Mavericks's remarkable 118.1 points per game at home places 6th-most in the NBA this year. This year, their opposition has tallied 105.3 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, resulting in a challenging matchup for offensive performance. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 10th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games while traveling, which ought to increase plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Richaun Holmes is expected to see an increase in effectiveness across the board due to owning the home court advantage in this matchup.