LA @ Houston props

Derrick Jones Jr. has successfully made 50.8% of his treys this year, ranking in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 6 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Houston may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 7.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Rockets are on their home court (most in the NBA).

The 7th-most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (9th-most in the NBA) vs. the Clippers, easily managing to get to the foul line. Jabari Smith Jr. will likely get a boost in efficiency for all stats considering owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Kris Dunn has converted 41.4% of his three-pointers this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the league. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 6 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Houston may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Rockets have the home court advantage (4th-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Ivica Zubac places in the 87th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 34.3 minutes per game this year. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 6 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Norman Powell has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's accumulated over the course of the year. The Clippers check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 26.1% on 3-pointers (2nd-worst in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, designating this as a difficult matchup. The Clippers have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year. Norman Powell ought to suffer a reduction in performance for all stats considering playing on the visting team in this matchup.

The 7th-most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year. Dillon Brooks will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally raises player production in all stat categories.

Fred VanVleet has attempted 7.0 three-point shots per game at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 33.8 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PGs have shot 45.6% on shot attempts from the field (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, branding this as a strong matchup. The 7th-most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Tari Eason registers in the 78th percentile for field goal performance at home with a stellar 54.9% rate this year. Tari Eason has converted 41.5% of his attempts from downtown over the last 12 games at home, 15.1% higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season while playing at home. The 7th-most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year. Tari Eason will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun comes in at the 85th percentile for shots, averaging 14.6 per game this year. The number of points scored against Ivica Zubac has been quite high (21.8 per game) when he is away from his home court and matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 7th-most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun lands in the 81st percentile for getting to the charity stripe, tallying a colossal 3.4 free throws per game while on his home court this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Amir Coffey registers in the 80th percentile for 3-point ability away from his home court with a stellar 45.3% rate this year. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 6 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Green has attempted 9.2 3-pointers per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 7.4 mark last season. Jalen Green has been on the court for 33.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 85th percentile. The 7th-most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-most in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Compared to last season's 11.7 mark, James Harden's shots taken have increased this season to 16.3 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden registers in the 89th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 34.8 minutes per game this year. The Rockets have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 6 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, James Harden registers in the 98th percentile for getting to the foul line, logging a monstrous 7.4 foul shot attempts per game this year.