Charlotte @ Golden State Picks & Props

The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Warriors). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 7thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (25th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Golden State Warriors, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Nick Richards has converted 5.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Nick Richards comes in at the 100th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a a great 100.0% rate since the start of last season. The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Warriors). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 7thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. Nick Richards has attempted 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year.

Among all players in the league, Klay Thompson rates in the 76th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 29.8 minutes per game on his home court this year. The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. While playing away from home, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.9) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Klay Thompson will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve player production in all stat categories.

Draymond Green has sunk 58.7% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 19.4% higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Draymond Green has averaged 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 5.0 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home. The number of baskets sunk against Nick Richards has been quite high (6.8 per game) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Brandon Miller has attempted 17.7 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 3.7 more than he's attempted overall this year. Brandon Miller has converted 3.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Brandon Miller has been on the court for 30.7 minutes per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The matchup vs. the Golden State Warriors is a positive one for threes; opposing starting SFs have posted the 30th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (47.0%). The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Warriors).

Miles Bridges has sunk 3.1 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season. Miles Bridges has been on the court for 37.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 99th percentile. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PFs have averaged 15.8 field goal attempts per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Golden State Warriors, branding this as a positive matchup. The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Warriors). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 7thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Jonathan Kuminga has sunk 8.1 baskets per game over the last 15 games, 2.3 higher than he's converted in all games this year. Jonathan Kuminga has played 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 8.8 higher than he's played over the course of the year at home. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a strong one for field goals; the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 30th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (55.8%). The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Warriors rank as the 7th-least efficient shooting team in the league while at home this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games on the road, which should reduce opportunities for the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry has registered 37.2 points per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 7.9 more than he's registered in all games this year at home. Among all players in the NBA, Stephen Curry registers in the 100th percentile for three-point attempts, totaling 12.0 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Stephen Curry rates in the 89th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.6 minutes per game playing at home this year. The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Andrew Wiggins has sunk 6.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.9 higher than he's put through the net overall this season when playing at home. Andrew Wiggins has sunk 45.4% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games, 13.4% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Andrew Wiggins has played 33.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.6 higher than he's played over the course of the year at home. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have posted 22.3 points per game (27th-most in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, resulting in a favorable matchup for offensive effectiveness. The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors.

Grant Williams has successfully made 2.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's made in all games this season. The Charlotte Hornets will likely get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Warriors). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 7thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. Grant Williams has successfully made 97.6% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 25.3% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while playing on the road.

Vasilije Micic has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Seth Curry has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Dario Saric has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Lester Quinones has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Kevon Looney has gone over 2.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.