Houston @ Toronto Picks & Props

Alperen Sengun has averaged 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (98th percentile). The Houston Rockets check in as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games at home, which should reduce plays for the Rockets. The Raptors have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). In comparison to last season's 1.1 mark, Alperen Sengun's bricked foul shot attempts have increased this season to 1.5 per game.

In comparison to last season's 0.6 mark, Aaron Holiday's 3-point shots converted have increased this season to 1.1 per game. This matchup is a hard one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Raptors are at home, opposing squads have averaged the 7th-fewest three attempts per game in the league against them this year (33.5). The Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Aaron Holiday has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 11.5% higher than he's put through the net overall this year.

The Houston Rockets check in as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. The matchup against the Toronto Raptors is a tough one; they have given up the 12th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 20 games (17.1). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games at home, which should reduce plays for the Rockets. The Raptors have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (11th-lowest in the NBA) against the Toronto Raptors, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

The matchup against the Houston Rockets is a hard one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have put up the 15th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (21.7%). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 15 games with the home court advantage. The Raptors check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Immanuel Quickley has attempted 14.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Immanuel Quickley has attempted 7.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Immanuel Quickley has been on the court for 33.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have averaged 45.5% on shot attempts from the field (22nd-highest in the NBA) against the Houston Rockets, creating a good matchup. The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets).

Jalen Green has attempted 18.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.4 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Green rates in the 81st percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 30.7 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Toronto is a good one for field goal attempts; when the Toronto Raptors are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 30th-most shot attempts per game in the league this year (15.6). The Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Cam Whitmore has notched 17.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 more than he's notched overall this year. Cam Whitmore has successfully made 2.6 treys per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's made from three overall this year. Cam Whitmore has been on the court for 21.6 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.6 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. This matchup is a hard one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Raptors are at home, opposing squads have averaged the 7th-fewest three attempts per game in the league against them this year (33.5). The Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games.

In contrast to last season's 28.1% rate, Jabari Smith Jr.'s three-point prowess has surged this season to 36.6%. Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 31.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 82nd percentile. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 4.9 3-point attempts per game (26th-highest in the league) against the Raptors, creating a strong matchup. The Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Gary Trent Jr. has made 3.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's converted from three overall this year. The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). When playing on the road, the Rockets have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.2) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Gary Trent Jr. has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 30.2% more than he's converted overall this season at home. Gary Trent Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Bruce Brown has made 47.6% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 19.3% more than he's converted from three in all games this year. The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). When playing on the road, the Rockets have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.2) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Bruce Brown has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 15.1% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Bruce Brown will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally increases player production in all facets of the game.

Dillon Brooks has sunk 1.9 threes per game this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Dillon Brooks has averaged 31.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 82nd percentile. The Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Houston Rockets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Dillon Brooks has successfully made 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.5 more than he's sunk in all games this season when playing away from home.

Jakob Poeltl has converted 72.4% of his shot attempts from the field with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). When playing on the road, the Rockets have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.2) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs vs. Alperen Sengun has been very high this year (4.5 free throw attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 89th percentile). Jakob Poeltl will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises stat production across the board.

RJ Barrett has successfully made 9.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. RJ Barrett has averaged 31.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile. The matchup vs. Houston is a positive one for 3-point shots; when the Rockets are away from home, the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 28th-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). When playing on the road, the Rockets have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.2) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).