Brooklyn @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks in the 77th percentile for personal fouls, logging a colossal 2.3 fouls per game this year. The Thunder will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from facing the 6th-most lethargic pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nets). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has nabbed 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (maintaining possessions that can generate additional opportunities for offense). In comparison to last year's 9.8 rate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's free throws scored have regressed this year to 7.6 per game.

The Nets rank as the 3rd-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Thunder is a tough one for scoring; the opposition's starting PFs have posted the 8th-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (46.3%). The 6th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Nets. While on their home court, the Oklahoma City Thunder have given up the most offensive boards per game (13.1) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Dorian Finney-Smith will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.

Luguentz Dort has made 1.8 3-point shots per game this year, placing him in the 76th percentile among all players in the league. In regard to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's remarkable 127.2 points per game while at home settles in as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, the other team's starting SFs have put up 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Nets, labeling this as a favorable matchup for offensive productivity. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games with the home court advantage. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.9 foul shots per game this year (28th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the league, Mikal Bridges registers in the 89th percentile, totaling a colossal 21.1 points per game this year. Mikal Bridges has attempted 5.4 shots from downtown per game this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Mikal Bridges has averaged 34.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 89th percentile. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 44.1% on threes (29th-highest in the league) against the Thunder, making this a favorable matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Brooklyn Nets.

In contrast to last year's 0.0% clip, Nic Claxton's three-point prowess has spiked this year to 100.0%. This year, their opposition has averaged 44.6% on shot attempts from the field (weakest in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, creating a challenging matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. The Brooklyn Nets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 57.9% mark, Nic Claxton's free-throw efficiency has spiked this year to 66.3%.

Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 11.8 shots per game this year, ranking in the 78th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Spencer Dinwiddie places in the 90th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, tallying 6.4 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie lands in the 80th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.2 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a positive one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Brooklyn Nets.

Cameron Johnson has made 7.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's put through the net overall this year. Cameron Johnson has successfully made 2.5 threes per game this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. The Brooklyn Nets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (24th-most in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Royce O'Neale has not yet played a game this season.

Kenrich Williams has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.