San Antonio @ Houston props

Keldon Johnson has played 28.4 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Spurs check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a difficult one for 3-point shots; opposing squads have shot for the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (34.6%). The 2nd-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Spurs. The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Spurs.

Dillon Brooks has made 2.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the year on his home court. Dillon Brooks has averaged 30.3 minutes per game at home this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The 3rd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Spurs). The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tre Jones has sunk 61.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 10.0% more than he's put through the net overall this season when playing away from home. Tre Jones has made 83.8% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 53.5% more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. The Spurs check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 2nd-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Spurs. The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Spurs.

Among all players in the league, Julian Champagnie rates in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, logging a mere 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Spurs check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 2nd-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Spurs. The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Spurs. The matchup vs. Houston may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Houston Rockets are on their home court (27th-most in the league).

This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SFs have shot 26.1% on three-pointers (14th-worst in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, creating a tough matchup. The Spurs rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have collected 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) against the Houston Rockets (preserving possessions that can lead to additional chances for offense). Devin Vassell will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually decreases stat production for all stats.

The Spurs rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have collected 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) against the Houston Rockets (preserving possessions that can lead to additional chances for offense). Victor Wembanyama is expected to see a decline in output in all stat categories due to being on the road in this contest.

Fred VanVleet has attempted 10.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet registers in the 98th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 35.9 minutes per game playing at home this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 48.4% on threes (30th-highest in the league) against the Spurs, making this a strong matchup. The 3rd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Spurs).

Jalen Green has attempted 18.8 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Jalen Green has attempted 9.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Jalen Green comes in at the 78th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 30.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have shot 54.7% on shots from the field (29th-best in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, marking this as a positive matchup. The 3rd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Rockets.

Amen Thompson has converted 57.3% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 11.6% more than he's sunk in all games this year at home. Amen Thompson has tallied 26.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.1 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The 3rd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Spurs). The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 7.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 38.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's averaged overall this year. The 3rd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Spurs). The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jeremy Sochan has missed 5.5 field goals per game away from his home court this year, putting him among the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 75th percentile for misses on the road. The matchup vs. the Rockets is a challenging one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have shot for the 15th-lowest three percentage in the league this year (21.7%). The Spurs rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have collected 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) against the Houston Rockets (preserving possessions that can lead to additional chances for offense). Jeremy Sochan should suffer a drop-off in performance in all stat categories on account of playing away from home in this contest.

Alperen Sengun has made 8.2 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Alperen Sengun registers in the 87th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.6 minutes per game while at home this year. The matchup against Victor Wembanyama is a favorable one; he has given up a massive 16.9 points per game when matched up against other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 3rd-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Rockets. The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Spurs).

Jeff Green has gone over 2.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Cam Whitmore has gone over 10.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Zach Collins has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Malaki Branham has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.