New Orleans @ Philadelphia picks

Out of all players in the NBA, Kyle Lowry ranks in the 86th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.5 fouls per game this year. The 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Philadelphia 76ers.

In contrast to last year's 2.8 clip, CJ McCollum's three-pointers converted have risen this year to 3.4 per game. Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum rates in the 83rd percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 31.4 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a strong one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 22nd-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (37.7%). The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league away from their home court this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers). Trey Murphy III will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen player production in all stat categories.

Mo Bamba has averaged 2.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's averaged overall this season. The 76ers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Mo Bamba stands to get a boost in production in all stat categories considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.