Charlotte @ Detroit picks

Out of all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. registers in the 95th percentile for 3-point proficiency while on the road with a a great 51.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. measures in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Hornets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 12thbest in in the NBA away from home with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. When playing at home, the Pistons have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. measures in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Hornets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 12thbest in in the NBA away from home with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. When playing at home, the Pistons have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

The 2nd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. While playing on the road, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Ausar Thompson will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. measures in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Hornets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 12thbest in in the NBA away from home with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. When playing at home, the Pistons have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

The 2nd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. While playing on the road, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Killian Hayes has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 28.9% higher than he's made over the course of the year. Killian Hayes will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally increases player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. registers in the 95th percentile for 3-point proficiency while on the road with a a great 51.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the league, Nick Smith Jr. measures in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Hornets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 12thbest in in the NBA away from home with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. When playing at home, the Pistons have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Ausar Thompson has made 51.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 8.0% more than he's made over the course of the year. The 2nd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. While playing on the road, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Ausar Thompson will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production in all facets of the game.

In terms of shooting, the Charlotte Hornets's poor 106.3 points per game measures as the weakest in the NBA over the last 25 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 3.0 3-point attempts per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons, designating this as a tough matchup. The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. Miles Bridges will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to reduce player performance in all facets of the game.

Ausar Thompson has averaged 2.2 offensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile -- among the best in the league by this metric in recent games. The 2nd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. While playing on the road, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Ausar Thompson will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production in all facets of the game.