Orlando @ Milwaukee Picks & Props

Jae Crowder has successfully made 56.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games at home, 9.7% more than he's made over the course of the season when playing at home. In contrast to last season's 17.3 rate, Jae Crowder's playing time has jumped this season to 22.9 minutes per game. As it relates to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's exceptional 119.5 points per game places 4th-best in the NBA this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have scored 18.9 points per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, creating a strong matchup for offensive performance. Jae Crowder has made 83.3% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 12.8% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

In contrast to last year's 11.3 clip, Damian Lillard's shot attempts from downtown have declined this year to 8.6 per game. Damian Lillard has accumulated 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's accumulated in all games this season. The matchup vs. Orlando is a hard one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Orlando Magic are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.9). The 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Bucks. The Magic have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bobby Portis has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (81st percentile). The matchup against Orlando is a difficult one; when the Orlando Magic are on the road, they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs over the last 10 games (15.1). The 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Bucks. The Magic have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Milwaukee Bucks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks grade out 7thworst in in the league with only 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Jonathan Isaac has successfully made 64.1% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 13.2% more than he's put through the net overall this season. Jonathan Isaac has sunk 57.2% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 22.8% higher than he's made in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jonathan Isaac ranks in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, tallying just 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Orlando Magic have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

In terms of offense, the Magic's poor 106.0 points per game as the away team settles in as the 4th-weakest in the league over the last 20 games. The Orlando Magic have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from sharing the court with the 8th-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Bucks). Over the last 25 games, the opposing 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 charity stripe. Paolo Banchero ought to see a decline in output for all stats due to being on the road in this matchup.

The 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Bucks. The Magic have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Milwaukee Bucks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks grade out 7thworst in in the league with only 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Bucks. The Magic have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Milwaukee Bucks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks grade out 7thworst in in the league with only 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. Patrick Beverley has attempted 0.5 free throws per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 20th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Franz Wagner has converted a measly 25.7% of his attempts from downtown this year, significantly lower than his 36.6 rate last year. In terms of offense, the Magic's poor 106.0 points per game as the away team settles in as the 4th-weakest in the league over the last 20 games. The Orlando Magic have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from sharing the court with the 8th-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Bucks). Franz Wagner will likely suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all stat categories considering playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Wendell Carter Jr. has converted 51.9% of his field goal attempts this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile among all players in the league. Wendell Carter Jr. has sunk 2.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season away from home. When facing opposing starting Cs, Brook Lopez has been in the 93rd percentile with a whopping 11.9 shot attempts from the field against him per game this year. The Orlando Magic have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Wendell Carter Jr. slots into the 78th percentile for getting to the foul line, putting up an enormous 2.5 foul shot attempts per game this year.

Markelle Fultz has attempted 10.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a favorable one; they have allowed the most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (21.7). The Orlando Magic have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Milwaukee is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.6 free throws per game this year when the Bucks are playing at home (5th-most in the league).

Caleb Houstan has sunk 53.8% of his treys over the last 5 games, 13.8% higher than he's made from three in all games this year. The matchup against the Bucks is a strong one; they have allowed the 3rd-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs over the last 5 games (19.8). The Orlando Magic have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Caleb Houstan has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 25.3% higher than he's made over the course of the season. The matchup against Milwaukee may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 5.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Milwaukee Bucks are on their home court (3rd-most in the NBA).

Relative to last year's 3.8 rate, Jalen Suggs's shot attempts from beyond the arc have risen this year to 5.2 per game. The matchup vs. the Milwaukee Bucks is a favorable one for field goals; opposing starting SGs have averaged the 5th-most shots made from the field per game in the league this year (6.2). The Orlando Magic have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (6th-most in the league) against the Bucks, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Brook Lopez has averaged 30.9 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. As it relates to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's exceptional 119.5 points per game places 4th-best in the NBA this year. The showdown with Wendell Carter Jr. registers in just the 96th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs making a whopping 64.5% of their shot attempts from the field this year when they are playing at home. Brook Lopez has sunk an impressive 84.2% of his foul shot attempts this year, a significant increase from his 75.8 rate last year. Brook Lopez will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases stat production across the board.

Pat Connaughton has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Moritz Wagner has gone over 10.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Cole Anthony has gone over 10.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.

AJ Green has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Khris Middleton has gone over 16.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.