Atlanta @ New Orleans picks

With respect to offense, the Pelicans's poor 105.6 points per game places 4th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.0 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Hawks, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Javonte Green has totaled 0.5 assists per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 23rd percentile -- among the worst in the NBA by this standard.

With respect to offense, the Pelicans's poor 105.6 points per game places 4th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 5th-least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season in terms of three-point attempts. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 3.7 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Hawks, resulting in a challenging matchup.

The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Pelicans. The Hawks have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Yves Missi has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Clint Capela has been quite high since the start of last season (4.0 foul shot attempts per game when they are at home: 77th percentile).