New Orleans @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

Cason Wallace has made 60.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 18.0% higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year when playing at home. The Thunder rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Cason Wallace has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 21.1% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Cason Wallace stands to see a rise in production in all facets of the game in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 10.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 2.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road. Trey Murphy III has tallied 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.7 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 117.2 points per game as the road team ranks 4th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Trey Murphy III has made 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.4 higher than he's converted overall this season on the road.

Among all players in the league, Jalen Williams rates in the 81st percentile for personal fouls, logging a colossal 2.3 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Pelicans). The Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

CJ McCollum has sunk an impressive 3.5 three-pointers per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 2.8 mark last season. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 38.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 5.6 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season on the road. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 117.2 points per game as the road team ranks 4th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. This year, opposing starting PGs have totaled 7.7 three attempts per game (most in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, labeling this as a positive matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Larry Nance Jr. has converted 3.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Larry Nance Jr. has sunk 41.2% of his three-point shots when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league. Larry Nance Jr. has played 26.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 more than he's played overall this year. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 117.2 points per game as the road team ranks 4th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Brandon Ingram has tallied 32.7 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 117.2 points per game as the road team ranks 4th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 44.1% on 3-pointers (2nd-best in the league) against the Thunder, designating this as a favorable matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Among all players in the NBA, Luguentz Dort comes in at the 84th percentile for 3-point shots sunk, compiling 2.0 per game this year. The Thunder rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Luguentz Dort has successfully made 96.9% of his free throws over the last 15 games at home, 16.0% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year on his home court. Over the last 19 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (8th-most in the league) against the Pelicans, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the NBA, Chet Holmgren slots into the 84th percentile, tallying a whopping 16.8 points per game with the home court advantage this year. Among all players in the league, Chet Holmgren registers in the 82nd percentile for field goal prowess with a stellar 52.6% rate this year. Chet Holmgren has been on the court for 29.1 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Thunder rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Jonas Valanciunas is a positive one for field goals; when facing opposing starting Cs this year, they have sunk an enormous 61.2% of their shots from the field (100th percentile).

Out of all players in the league, Herbert Jones slots into the 85th percentile for 3-point ability without the home court advantage with a phenomenal 41.0% rate this year. Herbert Jones has averaged 35.1 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 more than he's averaged in all games this year. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 117.2 points per game as the road team ranks 4th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Herbert Jones has made a terrific 86.0% of his free throws this season, a big improvement over his 73.1 rate last season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Pelicans). The Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 9.8 clip, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's free throws made have regressed this season to 7.6 per game. The matchup vs. the Pelicans may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the league).

Josh Giddey has sunk 6.5 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. The Thunder rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, opposing starting PGs have totaled 7.1 3-point attempts per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, branding this as a good matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Josh Giddey has attempted 3.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season at home.

Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas comes in at the 84th percentile for field goal effectiveness while playing on the road with a stellar 54.6% rate this year. In terms of scoring, the Pelicans's terrific 117.2 points per game as the road team ranks 4th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The number of points notched against Chet Holmgren has been quite high (15.6 per game) when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (94th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The faceoff with Chet Holmgren with respect to getting to the charity stripe rates in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting a massive 4.6 foul shots per game this year.

Kenrich Williams has gone over 2.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Joe has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jaylin Williams has gone over 2.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

Gordon Hayward has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 3.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.