Toronto @ LA picks

RJ Barrett has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (80th percentile). The Toronto Raptors are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the LA Clippers). RJ Barrett will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to decrease stat production across the board.

The Raptors have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Kevin Porter Jr. will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all facets of the game.

This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have logged 23.9 points per game (highest in the league) vs. the Raptors, resulting in a positive matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Raptors have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Toronto may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 4.5 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Toronto Raptors are the visiting team (6th-most in the NBA). Terance Mann will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance in all stat categories.

Immanuel Quickley has notched 16.9 points per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 84th percentile. Immanuel Quickley has converted 2.5 threes per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the league. The 7th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Immanuel Quickley has attempted 3.6 foul shots per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league.