New Orleans @ Phoenix props

Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made 8.3% of his treys over the last 5 games, 22.0% less than he's made from three overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas slots into the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a monstrous 2.7 fouls per game this year. The faceoff with Jusuf Nurkic places in the 17th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs nailing just 0.5 3-point shots per game this year when they are playing on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Suns have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Suns are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Phoenix Suns grade out 7thworst in in the league at home with a mere 9.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 8.9 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games when playing on the road, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this year on the road. Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.6 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. When it comes to three-pointers, the New Orleans Pelicans's superb 39.9% rate of successful threes as the road team settles in as the strongest in the NBA over the last 25 games. Trey Murphy III has converted 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 higher than he's converted over the course of the year while on the road. The matchup vs. the Suns may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.4 free throws per game over the last 10 games (4th-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 31.8 minutes per game while at home this year. In terms of scoring, the Phoenix Suns's superb 114.7 points per game settles in as the 7th-most in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a good one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). Bradley Beal has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 16.5% more than he's put through the net overall this year at home. Bradley Beal will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player production for all stats.

Herbert Jones has made 40.5% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile among all players in the NBA. Herbert Jones has played 37.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.5 more than he's played overall this year. When it comes to three-pointers, the New Orleans Pelicans's superb 39.9% rate of successful threes as the road team settles in as the strongest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Suns are at home, the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 10th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (1.9). Herbert Jones has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 12.3% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.

In comparison to last year's 35.4% clip, Drew Eubanks's three-point efficiency has surged this year to 100.0%. In terms of scoring, the Phoenix Suns's superb 114.7 points per game settles in as the 7th-most in the NBA over the last 25 games. Drew Eubanks will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually raises player production in all stat categories.

Zion Williamson has made 0.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 36.4% lower than he's converted over the course of the year. This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 29.1% on 3-pointers (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, designating this as a difficult matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the New Orleans Pelicans rank 1stworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 7.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

The Suns have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Suns are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Phoenix Suns grade out 7thworst in in the league at home with a mere 9.6 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 3.3 free throws per game over the last 20 games (6th-least in the league).

Jusuf Nurkic has attempted 0.1 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 15 games, 1.1 less than he's attempted overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic comes in at the 99th percentile for personal fouls, registering a massive 3.4 fouls per game this year. The rate of three-point shots scored against Jonas Valanciunas has been quite low (20.9%) when he is playing on the road and guarding fellow starting Cs this year (7th percentile). The Suns have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Suns are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Jose Alvarado has made 45.1% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 8.9% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. When it comes to three-pointers, the New Orleans Pelicans's superb 39.9% rate of successful threes as the road team settles in as the strongest in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Grayson Allen has averaged 20.2 points per game over the last 5 games while at home, 5.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this year at home. Grayson Allen has sunk 4.8 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.7 higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season when playing at home. Among all players in the league, Grayson Allen comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 33.6 minutes per game this year. In terms of scoring, the Phoenix Suns's superb 114.7 points per game settles in as the 7th-most in the NBA over the last 25 games. Grayson Allen has attempted 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.6 more than he's attempted overall this season at home.

CJ McCollum has attempted 23.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 7.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season. CJ McCollum has made 4.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year away from his home court. CJ McCollum has tallied 39.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 higher than he's tallied overall this year. When it comes to three-pointers, the New Orleans Pelicans's superb 39.9% rate of successful threes as the road team settles in as the strongest in the NBA over the last 25 games.