Orlando @ Dallas picks

The Mavericks have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Orlando Magic. The Magic check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Tristan da Silva ought to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this game.

Klay Thompson has attempted 9.0 3-point shots per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. Klay Thompson has averaged 29.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 76th percentile. Out of all players in the NBA, Klay Thompson lands in the 16th percentile for personal fouls, compiling only 0.4 fouls per game while on his home court since the start of last season. The Mavericks check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup against Orlando is a favorable one; when the Orlando Magic are the visiting team, they have allowed the 3rd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (18.9).

As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Magic's excellent 24.7 free throws per game comes in as the best in the league since the start of last season.

P.J. Washington has attempted 5.9 three-point shots per game at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. P.J. Washington has averaged 31.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, ranking among the most used players in the league: 81st percentile. The Mavericks check in as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. P.J. Washington will likely get a boost in productivity for all stats considering possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Franz Wagner has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (83rd percentile). The Mavericks have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Orlando Magic. The Magic check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Franz Wagner will likely suffer a drop-off in productivity across the board as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.