New Orleans @ Atlanta picks

The Pelicans rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Hawks, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line. Dejounte Murray will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually lowers stat production in all stat categories.

Javonte Green has successfully made 62.5% of his shots from the field over the last 11 games, 17.9% more than he's converted in all games this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have shot 60.1% on three-pointers (highest in the NBA) vs. the Hawks, resulting in a favorable matchup. The 5th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should raise possessions for the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Dyson Daniels has compiled 3.1 assists per game this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric over this stretch of games. Among all players in the NBA, Dyson Daniels ranks in the 86th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 33.1 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while on their home court. The Atlanta Hawks are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Atlanta Hawks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).