Orlando @ Boston props

The matchup vs. the Celtics is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (3.1). The Magic have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The Celtics have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Magic have been terrific at getting to the foul line: 2nd-best in the league this year, averaging 27.3 free throw attempts per game.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 18.3 shots from the field per game this year, placing him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Jaylen Brown has attempted 6.0 three-point shots per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown lands in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 32.3 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games.

Paolo Banchero has attempted and missed 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's failed to convert from 3-point range overall this year. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a tough one; they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (13.6). The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Orlando Magic. The Orlando Magic have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.4 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Among all players in the NBA, Moritz Wagner measures in the 90th percentile for scoring prowess with a a stellar 58.5% rate this year. The Magic have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The Celtics have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Moritz Wagner has made 77.4% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 7.7% more than he's made overall this year while playing away from home. As a team, the Magic have been terrific at getting to the foul line: 2nd-best in the league this year, averaging 27.3 free throw attempts per game.

The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Orlando Magic. The Orlando Magic have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Boston may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Boston Celtics are on their home court (12th-least in the NBA). Franz Wagner is expected to suffer a drop-off in output in all stat categories in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

The Magic have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The Celtics have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Jalen Suggs registers in the 20th percentile for off-target foul shots while on the road, tallying just 0.1 per game this year. As a team, the Magic have been terrific at getting to the foul line: 2nd-best in the league this year, averaging 27.3 free throw attempts per game. The matchup against the Celtics may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (21st-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 32.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games. The Magic have allowed the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production in all stat categories.

Goga Bitadze has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (77th percentile). The matchup vs. Boston is a hard one; when the Boston Celtics are at home, they have allowed the 10th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting Cs this year (12.4). The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Orlando Magic. The Orlando Magic have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting Cs have attempted a lowly 2.4 free throws per game this year (14th-least in the league).

Al Horford has successfully made 64.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 13.7% more than he's converted over the course of the season at home. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games. The Magic have allowed the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Al Horford has converted an impressive 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit higher than his 72.6 rate last year.

Cole Anthony has sunk 50.2% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 6.7% more than he's made overall this season. The Magic have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The Celtics have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). In contrast to last year's 2.5 clip, Cole Anthony's foul shots converted have increased this year to 3.8 per game. As a team, the Magic have been terrific at getting to the foul line: 2nd-best in the league this year, averaging 27.3 free throw attempts per game.

Jayson Tatum has notched 26.4 points per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category. Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum slots into the 98th percentile for three-point attempts, averaging 8.7 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum rates in the 97th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 35.5 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games.

Derrick White has made 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's sunk over the course of the season while on his home court. Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 31.4 minutes per game playing at home this year. The matchup against Orlando is a strong one; when the Orlando Magic are the visiting squad, they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (21.1). The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games.

The 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Celtics. Sam Hauser has attempted 0.6 free throws per game at home this year, placing him in the 22nd percentile out of all players in the league. This matchup may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team has attempted a monstrous 27.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the NBA).

The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games. The Magic have allowed the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis has successfully made 87.5% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 8.3% more than he's made in all games this year while at home. Kristaps Porzingis will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase player production in all stat categories.