Memphis @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies grade out 2ndworst in in the league away from home with only 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Playing at home, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 13 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Ja Morant stands to experience a decrease in production in all stat categories as a result of playing away from home in this game.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has registered 27.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 more than he's registered in all games this season. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been on the court for 30.5 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league while playing away from home this year. The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).

Vince Williams Jr. has converted 1.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Vince Williams Jr. has tallied 26.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 7.8 more than he's tallied in all games this year on the road. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league while playing away from home this year. The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).

Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas rates in the 12th percentile for 3-point proficiency on his home court with a a feeble 18.0% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas places in the 94th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a massive 3.1 fouls per game while playing at home this year. The Pelicans check in as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup with Bismack Biyombo registers in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs nailing just 5.0 baskets per game this year.

The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have shot 33.8% on three-pointers (3rd-worst in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, marking this as a difficult matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league while playing away from home this year. The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).

CJ McCollum has made 53.6% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 11.1% more than he's made from downtown overall this year. CJ McCollum has averaged 32.3 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Pelicans rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games. The 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Herbert Jones has played 30.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 75th percentile. The Pelicans rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games. The 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans. This year, their opposition has snagged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense).

Among all players in the league, Trey Murphy III slots into the 94th percentile for three-point shots sunk, registering 2.6 per game since the start of last season. Trey Murphy III has averaged 30.9 minutes per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Pelicans rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games. The 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Bismack Biyombo has attempted 0.0 three-point shots per game on the road this year, putting him in the 7th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Bismack Biyombo has committed 3.1 personal fouls per game this season, significantly more than his 1.9 fouls per game last season. The showdown with Jonas Valanciunas places in the 3rd percentile with the opposing team's starting Cs hitting just 15.9% of their shots from behind the three-point arc this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies grade out 2ndworst in in the league away from home with only 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Playing at home, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 13 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

David Roddy has attempted 5.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's attempted overall this season. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have shot 33.8% on three-pointers (3rd-worst in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, marking this as a difficult matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league while playing away from home this year. The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).

Desmond Bane has attempted 19.4 field goals per game this year, quite a bit more than his 16.5 mark last year. Relative to last year's 7.1 clip, Desmond Bane's 3-point attempts have surged this year to 8.8 per game. Desmond Bane has averaged 32.5 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.1).

Jose Alvarado has successfully made 41.7% of his treys this year, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. The Pelicans rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games. The 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans. This year, their opposition has snagged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense).

Brandon Ingram has converted 8.1 shots made from the field per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. Brandon Ingram has been on the court for 32.5 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Pelicans rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games. The 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Zion Williamson has made 66.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 14 games at home, 16.7% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season while at home. Zion Williamson has been on the court for 30.4 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Pelicans rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. Memphis is a good one for three-point attempts; when the Memphis Grizzlies are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.5). The 7th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans.