Oklahoma City @ New Orleans Picks & Props

The 5th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year has been the Thunder. The Thunder will likely see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Thunder rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Luguentz Dort has sunk 95.0% of his foul shot attempts away from home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile among all players in the NBA.

The 5th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year has been the Thunder. The Thunder will likely see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Thunder rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.3 3-point shots per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Trey Murphy III comes in at the 85th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.7 minutes per game this year. The 4th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the NBA away from their home court this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram lands in the 97th percentile for shots from the field, totaling 19.4 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Brandon Ingram places in the 89th percentile for three-point attempts, totaling 6.7 per game this year. Brandon Ingram has been on the court for 33.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 89th percentile. The 4th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the NBA away from their home court this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Pelicans.

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 63.0% of his shot attempts from the field since the start of last season, ranking him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The rate of 3-pointers scored against Yves Missi has been very high (52.3%) when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (96th percentile). The 5th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year has been the Thunder. The Thunder will likely see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Thunder rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 3.4 3-point attempts per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, making this a hard matchup. As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Oklahoma City Thunder's lackluster 19.6 foul shot attempts per game places 2nd-worst in the league this year. Jalen Williams will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually lowers player production for all stats.

When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans's subpar 104.3 points per game ranks worst in the NBA this year.

CJ McCollum has attempted 18.4 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum slots into the 95th percentile for 3-point attempts, registering 8.5 per game this year. CJ McCollum has played 33.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 86th percentile. The 4th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the NBA away from their home court this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Pelicans.

Among all players in the NBA, Herbert Jones measures in the 87th percentile for 3-point efficiency with an excellent 38.8% rate since the start of last season. Herbert Jones has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The 4th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the NBA away from their home court this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Yves Missi has attempted 0.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 8th percentile among all players in the league. Yves Missi has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the year. When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans's subpar 104.3 points per game ranks worst in the NBA this year.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's been called for in all games this season. As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Oklahoma City Thunder's lackluster 19.6 foul shot attempts per game places 2nd-worst in the league this year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.

The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a good one for three-point attempts; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The 5th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year has been the Thunder. The Thunder will likely see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Thunder rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Joe has successfully made 2.5 3-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year has been the Thunder. The Thunder will likely see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The Thunder rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Javonte Green has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.