Los Angeles @ San Antonio Picks & Props

As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's impressive 114.6 points per game settles in as the 2nd-highest in the league over the last 25 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing at home. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. When playing at home, the Spurs have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Relative to last year's 11.4% clip, Jaxson Hayes's 3-point prowess has tailed off this year to 0.0%. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaxson Hayes rates in the 13th percentile for playing time, registering only 10.4 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. Jaxson Hayes will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally reduces stat production for all stats.

Malaki Branham has made an impressive 45.4% of his field goal attempts this season, a big improvement over his 40.9 rate last season. The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the most up-tempo tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Lakers). Malaki Branham has sunk a whopping 100.0% of his free throws this year, significantly higher than his 88.3 mark last year. Malaki Branham will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.

Anthony Davis has been called for 3.1 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 2.4 fouls per game last year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. Anthony Davis will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally reduces player performance for all stats.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. Austin Reaves will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen player production across the board.

Jeremy Sochan has averaged a whopping 12.8 points per game this season, a significant increase from his 11.1 points per game last season. In comparison to last year's 23.1% clip, Jeremy Sochan's 3-point prowess has spiked this year to 33.4%. Compared to last season's 25.5 rate, Jeremy Sochan's playing time has risen this season to 30.8 minutes per game. The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the most up-tempo tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Lakers).

In contrast to last season's 18.9 rate, Devin Vassell's points per game have increased this season to 19.8. Compared to last season's 7.2 rate, Devin Vassell's 3-point attempts have increased this season to 8.4 per game. Relative to last season's 31.3 mark, Devin Vassell's playing time has jumped this season to 32.8 minutes per game. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 5.7 three attempts per game (29th-most in the league) vs. the Lakers, identifying this as a positive matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs.

The matchup vs. San Antonio is a hard one for scoring; when the Spurs have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have compiled the 15th-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (34.4%). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. Taurean Prince will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road usually lowers stat production in all stat categories.

Max Christie has sunk a measly 17.7% of his three-pointers this year, quite a bit less than his 36.9 mark last year. The matchup against the Spurs is a challenging one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting SGs have tallied the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (4.9). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a hard one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 2.5 free throws per game since the start of last season when the Spurs are the visiting squad (9th-least in the league). Max Christie ought to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board considering being on the road in this matchup.

In contrast to last season's 47.1% clip, Tre Jones's field goal prowess has increased this season to 44.8%. Tre Jones has been called for 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least foul-prone players in the league (21st percentile). This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has averaged 45.2% on field goal attempts (6th-weakest in the NBA) against the Lakers, creating a tough matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the most up-tempo tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Lakers).

LeBron James has sunk a terrific 39.8% of his 3-point shots this season, quite a bit more than his 28.9 rate last season. LeBron James has averaged 33.3 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's impressive 114.6 points per game settles in as the 2nd-highest in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Spurs are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 29th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.2). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing at home.

Compared to last year's 33.6% clip, Rui Hachimura's three-point efficiency has increased this year to 45.7%. As it relates to shooting, the Lakers's impressive 114.6 points per game settles in as the 2nd-highest in the league over the last 25 games. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing at home. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. When playing at home, the Spurs have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Victor Wembanyama has attempted 16.6 shots from the field per game at home this year, putting him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama places in the 78th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, posting 5.1 per game this year. Victor Wembanyama has played 30.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 76th percentile. The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the most up-tempo tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Lakers).

Zach Collins has committed 3.8 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit more than his 3.3 fouls per game last season. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Spurs rank 7thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has come down with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (continuing possessions that can lead to extra opportunities for offense).

Compared to last season's 8.7 clip, Keldon Johnson's shots made have spiked this season to 7.4 per game. Keldon Johnson has converted an impressive 2.8 three-pointers per game this year, a big improvement over his 2.3 mark last year. Keldon Johnson has tallied 32.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 86th percentile. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 5.5 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Lakers, marking this as a good matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Cedi Osman has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Christian Wood has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Doug McDermott has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.