Charlotte @ Detroit props

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).

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.

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.

Relative to last year's 10.6 clip, LaMelo Ball's shots from behind the three-point arc have fallen this year to 9.0 per 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. The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball will likely see a decline in productivity in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets). This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

P.J. Washington has attempted 5.1 shots from downtown per game on the road this year, putting him in the 81st percentile among all players in the NBA. 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).

As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets).

Brandon Miller has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league (86th percentile). 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. The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. Brandon Miller should suffer a drop-off in productivity across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.

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). Cody Martin has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 43.8% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. The matchup against the Pistons may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the league).

Alec Burks has sunk 4.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 higher than he's made from downtown overall this year. Alec Burks has averaged 27.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's averaged 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).

Bojan Bogdanovic has sunk 50.6% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 9.6% higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year. In contrast to last year's 6.0 rate, Bojan Bogdanovic's shots from behind the three-point arc have risen this year to 7.2 per game. Bojan Bogdanovic has averaged 32.5 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 85th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup against Charlotte is a positive one; when the Hornets are the visiting squad, they have allowed the 27th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 5 games (22.3). The 2nd-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Pistons.

Jalen Duren has attempted 12.8 shots per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this season at home. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Duren comes in at the 76th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 29.7 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup against Nick Richards is a good one; he has allowed a monstrous 16.9 points per game when facing other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). 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.

Out of all players in the league, Nick Richards slots into the 100th percentile for 3-point proficiency with a a stellar 100.0% rate since the start of last season. The matchup against Jalen Duren is a positive one; he has allowed an enormous 16.5 points per game when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (93rd percentile). 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).