Minnesota @ Boston Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Nickeil Alexander-Walker comes in at the 85th percentile for three-point performance while playing on the road with a great 45.2% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Nickeil Alexander-Walker registers in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a mere 1.3 fouls per game this year. With respect to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's remarkable 115.2 points per game away from their home court settles in as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a positive one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the most three-point shots per game in the league this year (3.0).

Out of all players in the league, Rudy Gobert places in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.2 minutes per game this year. With respect to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's remarkable 115.2 points per game away from their home court settles in as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Rudy Gobert has sunk 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk overall this year.

Jaden McDaniels has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (99th percentile). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA as the road team this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace home team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics). The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). In contrast to last year's 74.9% mark, Jaden McDaniels's free-throw prowess has fallen this year to 65.6%.

Out of all players in the league, Naz Reid lands in the 79th percentile for personal fouls, totaling an enormous 2.5 fouls per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA as the road team this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace home team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics). The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Naz Reid figures to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this contest.

Julius Randle has shot and missed 4.2 attempts from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's missed overall this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have posted 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA as the road team this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace home team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics). The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum comes in at the 97th percentile, averaging an enormous 27.7 points per game playing at home this year. Relative to last season's 8.0 mark, Jayson Tatum's three-point attempts have jumped this season to 10.9 per game. Jayson Tatum has tallied 36.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 96th percentile. The Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup vs. Minnesota may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting team (6th-most in the NBA).

The Boston Celtics have played at the most sluggish pace in the league on their home court this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-slowest pace-of-play in the league on the road this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Al Horford rates in the 91st percentile for 3-point ability with a great 46.4% rate this year. The Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup against Rudy Gobert is a positive one; he has allowed a massive 17.5 points per game on the road when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (79th percentile). Al Horford has converted a terrific 100.0% of his free throws this season, significantly higher than his 80.8 mark last season. The matchup against Rudy Gobert is a strong one for drawing fouls; when Gobert is on the visiting team opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 5.0 free throws per game (100th percentile).

Derrick White has notched 18.4 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 85th percentile. Derrick White has converted a terrific 3.7 treys per game this year, quite a bit more than his 2.8 mark last year. Derrick White has tallied 34.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 92nd percentile. The Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league this year. Derrick White will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally improves player production for all stats.

With respect to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's remarkable 115.2 points per game away from their home court settles in as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a positive one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the most three-point shots per game in the league this year (3.0). Donte DiVincenzo has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 14.3% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 20.3 shots per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 17.9 rate last year. Among all players in the league, Jaylen Brown lands in the 87th percentile for three-point attempts at home, tallying 6.6 per game this year. Jaylen Brown has averaged 36.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league this year. Jaylen Brown has attempted 7.7 free throws per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 4.5 rate last season.

Relative to last year's 6.8 mark, Anthony Edwards's shot attempts from downtown have increased this year to 11.1 per game. Anthony Edwards has been on the court for 37.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 99th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's remarkable 115.2 points per game away from their home court settles in as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 6.8 three attempts per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, resulting in a good matchup. Anthony Edwards has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 20.1% more than he's sunk overall this year.

The Boston Celtics have played at the most sluggish pace in the league on their home court this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-slowest pace-of-play in the league on the road this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Neemias Queta has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.