New Orleans @ Toronto props

The showdown with Jonas Valanciunas ranks in only the 96th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs hitting an enormous 62.3% of their shot attempts from the field this year. The fastest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA as the home team with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. While playing on the road, the Pelicans have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Kelly Olynyk has attempted 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Herbert Jones has successfully made 61.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 9.8% more than he's converted overall this year. Herbert Jones has successfully made 57.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 13.0% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season without the home court advantage. Herbert Jones has averaged 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 more than he's averaged overall this season. The matchup against Toronto is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Raptors are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (15.6). The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors).

Gradey Dick has successfully made 54.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 12.7% higher than he's converted overall this year. Gradey Dick has converted 46.1% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 10.6% more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season. Gradey Dick has been on the court for 23.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The fastest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA as the home team with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Raptors's poor 10.8 successful threes per game with the home court advantage comes in as the lowest in the NBA this year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 9.1 shot attempts per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, creating a challenging matchup. The Raptors are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-slowest tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Trey Murphy III has attempted 12.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Trey Murphy III has attempted 9.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 32.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The matchup against the Raptors is a difficult one for three-pointers; the other team has shot for the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 20 games (34.4%). The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors).

Brandon Ingram has tallied 25.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 more than he's tallied in all games this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram slots into the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.4 minutes per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors). The Pelicans have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Brandon Ingram has attempted 7.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he's attempted overall this year.

Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum comes in at the 88th percentile for field goal attempts, posting 14.9 per game this year. In contrast to last year's 2.8 mark, CJ McCollum's three-pointers scored have increased this year to 3.4 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 31.5 minutes per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors). The Pelicans have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Immanuel Quickley has compiled 21.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's compiled over the course of the season. Immanuel Quickley has attempted 9.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Immanuel Quickley has tallied 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.3 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. The matchup against the Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PGs have averaged the 28th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.1). The fastest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors.

Zion Williamson has successfully made 50.0% of his treys over the last 10 games, 10.0% more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. Zion Williamson has averaged 30.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 82nd percentile. This year, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 4.9 3-point attempts per game (26th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Toronto Raptors, marking this as a strong matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors). The Pelicans have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Gary Trent Jr. has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.2 higher than he's been called for overall this year at home. In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Raptors's poor 10.8 successful threes per game with the home court advantage comes in as the lowest in the NBA this year. The Raptors are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-slowest tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.2 foul shots per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, making it tough to draw fouls.

RJ Barrett has converted 8.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's made over the course of the year. RJ Barrett has converted 2.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. RJ Barrett has tallied 31.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 84th percentile. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 5.4 three attempts per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, creating a positive matchup. The fastest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors.

Among all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas comes in at the 84th percentile for field goal efficiency away from home with a a remarkable 54.5% rate this year. Jonas Valanciunas has sunk 50.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games, 14.7% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors). The Pelicans have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas registers in the 79th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, averaging an enormous 2.7 free throws per game this year.