New Orleans @ Sacramento picks

The Pelicans check in as the least aggressive offense in the league over the last 25 games in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc. The slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Trey Murphy III will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally decreases player production in all stat categories.

Among all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson registers in the 14th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc on the road, logging 0.4 per game this year. The Pelicans check in as the least aggressive offense in the league over the last 25 games in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc. The slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Zion Williamson will likely suffer a drop-off in performance in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

The Pelicans check in as the least aggressive offense in the league over the last 25 games in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc. The slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Trey Murphy III will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally decreases player production in all stat categories.

Among all players in the NBA, Domantas Sabonis slots into the 97th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a whopping 3.3 fouls per game this year. The Kings are expected to see a decline in possessions today from facing the most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Compared to last season's 73.9% mark, Domantas Sabonis's foul-shot performance has tailed off this season to 60.7%.

The 8th-quickest pace home team in the NBA this year has been the Sacramento Kings. The Kings check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has collected 8.8 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus opportunities for offense). Kevin Huerter has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 23.3% more than he's made in all games this year. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing squads have attempted a measly 20.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the New Orleans Pelicans are the visiting squad (4th-least in the NBA).

Trey Murphy III has compiled 0.0 offensive boards per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 0th percentile -- one of the worst in the league by this metric. The slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. Trey Murphy III will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally decreases player production in all stat categories.