Los Angeles @ Utah picks

Gabe Vincent has successfully made a terrific 23.2% of his shots from downtown this season, significantly higher than his 12.8 mark last season. In regard to shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 114.4 points per game ranks 10th-highest in the NBA this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Lakers. Gabe Vincent has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 11 games on the road, 50.0% more than he's sunk overall this year away from his home court. The matchup vs. Utah is a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 5.0 free throws per game this year when the Jazz are at home (2nd-most in the league).

Max Christie has made 72.5% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 22.6% more than he's converted in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Max Christie registers in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a measly 1.3 fouls per game this year. In regard to shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 114.4 points per game ranks 10th-highest in the NBA this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Lakers. Max Christie has successfully made 86.1% of his foul shots this year, ranking in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

The Lakers have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Lakers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). LeBron James will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to lower player performance across the board.

The Utah Jazz check in as the 8th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA while playing at home this year. The Jazz are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Lakers).

The Lakers have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Lakers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Dalton Knecht will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually reduces stat production for all stats.

Among all players in the NBA, Max Christie registers in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a measly 1.3 fouls per game this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Lakers.

Walker Kessler has sunk 72.6% of his shots from the field on his home court this year, putting him in the 97th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup against Anthony Davis is a positive one for field goal attempts; when Davis is on the road other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 12.5 shots made from the field per game (96th percentile). The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Walker Kessler will likely get a boost in productivity for all stats as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the NBA, Keyonte George measures in the 93rd percentile for shot attempts from downtown on his home court, logging 7.6 per game this year. Keyonte George has tallied 31.4 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Lakers are the visiting team (4th-most in the league).