New York @ Atlanta props

The Hawks will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from competing against the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). The Atlanta Hawks check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Dyson Daniels has successfully made 59.5% of his foul shots since the start of last season, putting him in the 7th percentile among all players in the NBA. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

The Hawks will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from competing against the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). The Atlanta Hawks check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Mikal Bridges has attempted 7.2 three-pointers per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Mikal Bridges has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 94th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges measures in the 21st percentile for personal fouls, tallying just 0.5 fouls per game on the road this year. The matchup vs. Atlanta is a positive one for shot attempts from the field; when the Hawks are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 9th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (13.6). The Knicks are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from competing against the most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Atlanta Hawks).

The New York Knicks rank as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season in regard to shots made from the field. The least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The matchup vs. the Atlanta Hawks may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 3.3 free throws per game over the last 20 games (3rd-least in the league). Jalen Brunson will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease player performance across the board.

Josh Hart has committed 2.2 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (76th percentile). The New York Knicks rank as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season in regard to shots made from the field. The least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The matchup vs. the Atlanta Hawks may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.0 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the league). Josh Hart will likely see a decline in production in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, registering a massive 2.8 fouls per game when playing on the road this year. The New York Knicks rank as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season in regard to shots made from the field. The number of points averaged against Clint Capela has been quite low (11.5 per game) when facing other starting Cs this year (7th percentile). The least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns stands to suffer a reduction in production for all stats due to being on the road in this contest.

Out of all players in the league, Clint Capela rates in the 93rd percentile for shooting effectiveness with a great 70.0% rate this year. The Atlanta Hawks have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home. The showdown with Karl-Anthony Towns rates in just the 97th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs converting a massive 5.7 baskets per game since the start of last season. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. Clint Capela will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the NBA, Trae Young lands in the 98th percentile for three-point attempts, registering 9.4 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Trae Young comes in at the 95th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 35.9 minutes per game this year. The Atlanta Hawks have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. Trae Young has converted 7.0 free throws per game this year, putting him in the 99th percentile among all players in the league.

OG Anunoby has made 51.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 6.2% higher than he's made overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, OG Anunoby ranks in the 91st percentile for 3-point shots hit while on the road, compiling 2.8 per game this year. OG Anunoby has played 36.0 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 94th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 54.1% on shots from the field (3rd-best in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Knicks are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from competing against the most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Atlanta Hawks).