Dallas @ Houston props

In comparison to last season's 45.4% mark, Markieff Morris's scoring efficiency has decreased this season to 36.8%. Compared to last season's 39.7% rate, Markieff Morris's 3-point proficiency has regressed this season to 23.8%. Markieff Morris has played 13.0 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 20th percentile -- riding the bench far more than most players in the league. The Mavericks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-least up-tempo pace home team in the NBA this year (the Rockets). The Dallas Mavericks have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jaden Hardy has been on the court for 13.2 minutes per game this year, some of the lowest playing time of any player in the league: 20th percentile. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 12.8 points per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) against the Rockets, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. The Mavericks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-least up-tempo pace home team in the NBA this year (the Rockets). The Dallas Mavericks have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). In comparison to last year's 84.0% clip, Jaden Hardy's free-throw effectiveness has regressed this year to 55.2%.

Jeff Green has successfully made 72.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 21.2% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on their home court this year. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 4th-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA this year (the Mavericks). Jeff Green has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 22.2% higher than he's converted overall this season with the home court advantage. The matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks may be a tough one for drawing fouls; their opposition has attempted a measly 19.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games (2nd-least in the NBA).

The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA while on their home court this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Houston Rockets rank 7thworst in in the league as the home team with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 25 games, opposing squads have grabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks (maintaining possessions that can bring about further opportunities for offense). Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (12th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Dillon Brooks has converted 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season. Dillon Brooks has averaged 30.6 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Houston Rockets check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on their home court this year. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 4th-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA this year (the Mavericks). Dillon Brooks has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 9.0% more than he's put through the net in all games this year with the home court advantage.

Grant Williams has made a terrific 2.1 3-pointers per game this year, significantly more than his 1.4 rate last year. With respect to offense, the Dallas Mavericks's fantastic 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-most in the league this year. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Mavericks. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense). Grant Williams has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 37.9% higher than he's converted in all games this season.

The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA while on their home court this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Houston Rockets rank 7thworst in in the league as the home team with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 25 games, opposing squads have grabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks (maintaining possessions that can bring about further opportunities for offense). Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.8 foul shots per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Jabari Smith Jr. has converted 63.4% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 11.9% more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season while at home. Jabari Smith Jr. has played 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 5.2 more than he's played in all games this season at home. The Houston Rockets check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on their home court this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 16.0 shot attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, designating this as a positive matchup. The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 4th-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA this year (the Mavericks).

Derrick Jones Jr. has sunk 50.3% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 5.7% more than he's sunk in all games this season. Derrick Jones Jr. has played 29.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.8 higher than he's played in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick Jones Jr. measures in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, tallying a mere 1.2 fouls per game while playing away from home this year. With respect to offense, the Dallas Mavericks's fantastic 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-most in the league this year. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Mavericks.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has attempted 9.3 3-point shots per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.8 mark last season. Tim Hardaway Jr. has accumulated 1.2 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, placing him in the 24th percentile -- among the NBA's lowest-fouling. With respect to offense, the Dallas Mavericks's fantastic 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-most in the league this year. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Mavericks. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense).

Dwight Powell has successfully made 64.8% of his shots from the field away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. In comparison to last year's 0.0% rate, Dwight Powell's three-point efficiency has surged this year to 100.0%. With respect to offense, the Dallas Mavericks's fantastic 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-most in the league this year. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Mavericks. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise spark bonus opportunities for offense).

In contrast to last season's 5.9 clip, Alperen Sengun's shots from the field hit have surged this season to 8.0 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun registers in the 79th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 31.2 minutes per game playing at home this year. The Houston Rockets check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on their home court this year. The number of points registered against Markieff Morris has been very high (17.0 per game) when squaring off against other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Houston Rockets will likely see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 4th-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA this year (the Mavericks).