Oklahoma City @ Houston props

Dillon Brooks has attempted 7.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Dillon Brooks has tallied 30.2 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Rockets have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Rockets. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Luguentz Dort has successfully made 50.3% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 11.2% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. In terms of scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 128.2 points per game places best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should boost opportunities for the Thunder. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.5 free throws per game (25th-most in the league) against the Houston Rockets, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

In terms of scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 128.2 points per game places best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should boost opportunities for the Thunder. Josh Giddey has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 15.9% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year while playing on the road.

Chet Holmgren has converted 6.0 field goals per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Chet Holmgren rates in the 75th percentile for three-pointers hit while playing on the road, compiling 1.6 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Chet Holmgren lands in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 29.8 minutes per game on the road this year. In terms of scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 128.2 points per game places best in the NBA over the last 5 games. This matchup is a challenging one for scoring; when the Rockets are at home, their opposition has put up the 4th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA against them this year (44.9%).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The matchup vs. Houston is a challenging one for three-point shots; when the Houston Rockets are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have put up the 15th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (24.8%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the league with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. The Rockets have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sunk a measly 8.0 free throws per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 9.8 rate last year.

Amen Thompson has converted 60.7% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 11.5% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Amen Thompson has averaged 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 13.4 higher than he's averaged overall this season. This year, the other team has averaged 45.3% on field goals (3rd-weakest in the NBA) against the Thunder, creating a tough matchup. The Rockets have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Rockets.

Jalen Williams has converted 57.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 6.7% higher than he's made in all games this season on the road. Jalen Williams has sunk 51.0% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games on the road, 10.6% more than he's made from three in all games this season while playing on the road. Jalen Williams has played 31.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 86th percentile. In terms of scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 128.2 points per game places best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

The Rockets check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Chet Holmgren is a difficult one for 3-point shots; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have sunk a measly 31.4% of their shots from downtown (7th percentile). This year when they are at home, their opposition has brought down 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Thunder (preserving possessions that can result in more opportunities for offense).

The Rockets check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against Oklahoma is a tough one; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are away from home, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs over the last 5 games (11.0). This year when they are at home, their opposition has brought down 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Thunder (preserving possessions that can result in more opportunities for offense).

The Rockets check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 34.7% on field goals (15th-lowest in the league) against the Thunder, creating a hard matchup. This year when they are at home, their opposition has brought down 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Thunder (preserving possessions that can result in more opportunities for offense). Jalen Green has attempted just 4.4 free throws per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 6.1 rate last year. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Thunder, struggling to draw fouls.

Fred VanVleet has played 35.8 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 7.7 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking this as a favorable matchup. The Rockets have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Rockets. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Gordon Hayward has converted 55.4% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 10.1% higher than he's converted over the course of the season without the home court advantage. Gordon Hayward has sunk 50.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 16.3% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. Gordon Hayward has averaged 30.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 81st percentile. In terms of scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 128.2 points per game places best in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, their opposition has averaged 34.3% on three-pointers (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, resulting in a tough matchup.