Houston @ Golden State picks

Jabari Smith Jr. has successfully made 48.6% of his treys over the last 10 games, 15.9% more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 15.8 field goal attempts per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Warriors, making this a favorable matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Warriors have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Rockets.

Amen Thompson has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Warriors have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Brandin Podziemski has totaled 3.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard recently. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Warriors will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 3rd-best in in the league while on their home court with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year. Brandin Podziemski will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases stat production across the board.

Jabari Smith Jr. has compiled 6.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's compiled over the course of the season. Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Warriors have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Rockets. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.