Oklahoma City @ Los Angeles props

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Thunder is a hard one for shots from the field; opposing clubs have compiled the 3rd-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (45.2%). The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Lakers. Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to get a boost in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Gordon Hayward has averaged 28.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 75th percentile. In terms of offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 122.9 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. This matchup is a tough one for shots from the field; when the Lakers have the home court advantage, their opposition has compiled the 8th-lowest FG% in the league against them this year (46.3%). The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Thunder are expected to see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Austin Reaves has made 2.3 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Austin Reaves has tallied 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Lakers.

Among all players in the NBA, Luguentz Dort comes in at the 79th percentile for 3-point shots sunk away from home, registering 1.7 per game this year. In terms of offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 122.9 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Thunder are expected to see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Rui Hachimura has made 7.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 3.1 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season playing at home. Rui Hachimura has averaged 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 9.0 higher than he's averaged in all games this season at home. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Lakers.

Jalen Williams has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (90th percentile). The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.9 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers (continuing possessions that can produce added chances for offense). The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted just 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the NBA). Jalen Williams will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to worsen stat production for all stats.

LeBron James has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling when it comes to technicals. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have put up 11.0 points per game (13th-fewest in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, branding this as a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing teams have nabbed 12.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder (saving possessions that can create added opportunities for offense).

Anthony Davis has made 22.8% of his 3-point attempts this year, placing him in the 15th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing teams have nabbed 12.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder (saving possessions that can create added opportunities for offense).

D'Angelo Russell has converted 8.7 shots made from the field per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.9 more than he's converted overall this season while playing at home. D'Angelo Russell has sunk 4.3 threes per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.3 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season with the home court advantage. D'Angelo Russell has tallied 36.2 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Thunder is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.7).

In contrast to last year's 14.8 mark, Josh Giddey's shots have diminished this year to 10.1 per game. In contrast to last season's 31.3 rate, Josh Giddey's playing time has tailed off this season to 24.5 minutes per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.9 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers (continuing possessions that can produce added chances for offense). Josh Giddey stands to suffer a reduction in performance for all stats due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has successfully made 66.6% of his treys over the last 15 games, 24.4% higher than he's converted overall this year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 34.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile. In terms of offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 122.9 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Thunder are expected to see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Chet Holmgren has made 8.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Chet Holmgren has been on the court for 30.1 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. In terms of offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 122.9 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Anthony Davis is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when guarding opposing starting Cs this year, they have made a whopping 42.6% of their 3-pointers (100th percentile). The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.