Phoenix @ Milwaukee props

Among all players in the NBA, Damian Lillard slots into the 94th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 34.8 minutes per game while at home this year. When it comes to scoring, the Bucks's excellent 120.4 points per game comes in as the 4th-highest in the NBA this year. The Suns have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks. Damian Lillard will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player performance across the board.

In contrast to last year's 31.5% clip, Jusuf Nurkic's 3-point proficiency has diminished this year to 21.3%. Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 3.3 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 99th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The Phoenix Suns have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while on the road in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Bucks have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The matchup with Brook Lopez when it comes to getting to the foul line rates in the 4th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs attempting just 2.3 foul shots per game this year.

This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 0.9 3-pointers per game (lowest in the league) against the Suns, marking this as a tough matchup. The Bucks have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. In contrast to last season's 12.2 clip, Giannis Antetokounmpo's number of foul shots has declined this season to 11.2 foul shots per game.

The Phoenix Suns have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while on the road in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Bucks have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Phoenix Suns. Relative to last year's 6.8 mark, Kevin Durant's foul shots made have regressed this year to 5.4 per game. Over the last 25 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Bucks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line. Kevin Durant ought to suffer a drop-off in production in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this matchup.

In contrast to last season's 16.1 rate, Brook Lopez's points per game have been reduced this season to 12.5. Compared to last year's 52.4% rate, Brook Lopez's shooting efficiency has decreased this year to 46.5%. Out of all players in the NBA, Brook Lopez measures in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.4 fouls per game this year. The Bucks have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. The Bucks check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

When it comes to scoring, the Bucks's excellent 120.4 points per game comes in as the 4th-highest in the NBA this year. The Suns have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks. Jae Crowder has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 30.3% more than he's sunk in all games this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 7.5 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Phoenix Suns are away from home (2nd-most in the NBA). Jae Crowder stands to get a boost in production in all stat categories on account of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Bobby Portis has made 7.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 higher than he's sunk over the course of the season while playing at home. When it comes to scoring, the Bucks's excellent 120.4 points per game comes in as the 4th-highest in the NBA this year. The Suns have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks. Bobby Portis has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 11.8% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while on his home court. Bobby Portis ought to see a rise in performance in all stat categories due to having the home court advantage in this game.

Bradley Beal has made 8.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's made in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Bradley Beal measures in the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 32.9 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Bucks is a strong one for field goals; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 5th-most shots made from the field per game in the league this year (6.2). The 7th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Suns grade out best in in the NBA while on the road with 14.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Grayson Allen has converted 58.5% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games on the road, 7.5% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season without the home court advantage. Grayson Allen has made 59.9% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games on the road, 10.1% more than he's made from downtown overall this season when playing away from home. Out of all players in the league, Grayson Allen rates in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 32.7 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SFs have put up 19.8 points per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Milwaukee Bucks, labeling this as a positive matchup for offensive effectiveness. The 7th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Suns.

Devin Booker has attempted 7.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Devin Booker has tallied 36.3 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The matchup against the Bucks is a good one; they have given up the most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PGs this year (21.7). The 7th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Suns grade out best in in the NBA while on the road with 14.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Malik Beasley has attempted 8.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Malik Beasley has played a terrific 29.7 minutes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 23.6 minutes per game last year. When it comes to scoring, the Bucks's excellent 120.4 points per game comes in as the 4th-highest in the NBA this year. The Suns have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks. Malik Beasley has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 38.5% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Khris Middleton has successfully made 50.3% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 12.8% higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season. Khris Middleton has played 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games at home, 4.6 higher than he's played overall this season at home. When it comes to scoring, the Bucks's excellent 120.4 points per game comes in as the 4th-highest in the NBA this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have shot 41.1% on threes (8th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, branding this as a positive matchup. The Suns have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks.