Charlotte @ New York picks

Tidjane Salaun has attempted 6.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Tidjane Salaun has tallied 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.4 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Charlotte Hornets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Miles McBride has successfully made 52.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 5.7% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Out of all players in the league, Miles McBride rates in the 87th percentile for 3-point efficiency with a phenomenal 42.0% rate this year. The Knicks rank as the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA while playing at home this year. Miles McBride figures to see an increase in production in all facets of the game due to owning the home court advantage in this game.

The Hornets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Knicks). Cody Martin will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually decreases stat production in all stat categories.