Golden State @ Brooklyn picks
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GS vs BK Picks
NBA PicksAmong all players in the league, Draymond Green places in the 75th percentile for three-point ability with a an outstanding 38.3% rate this year. Draymond Green has averaged 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Warriors have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Nets have played at the 9th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 13thbest in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
Out of all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie places in the 86th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc while playing at home, totaling 5.8 per game this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have posted 24.4 points per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Golden State Warriors, designating this as a good matchup for offensive efficiency. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 13thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.