Boston @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Sam Hauser has converted 48.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 5.5% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year while on the road. The 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Sam Hauser has sunk a whopping 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this year, a significant increase from his 90.9 mark last year.

The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a tough one; they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs this year (14.5). The Celtics will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). The matchup against Minnesota is a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 3.1 free throws per game this year when the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing at home (9th-least in the league). Jayson Tatum figures to experience a decrease in efficiency for all stats considering being on the road in this contest.

The Celtics will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). Payton Pritchard figures to see a decline in output in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this contest.

Al Horford has attempted 10.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Al Horford has attempted 7.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Al Horford slots into the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, totaling a measly 1.0 fouls per game away from home this year. The matchup vs. Rudy Gobert is a strong one for treys; when Gobert is on his home court opposing starting Cs this year, they have averaged a colossal 1.0 treys per game (90th percentile). The 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics.

Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert lands in the 96th percentile for shooting prowess with an impressive 64.3% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert lands in the 89th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 33.8 minutes per game this year. As it relates to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's outstanding 14.9 drained threes per game places 4th-strongest in the league this year. The Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert should get a boost in productivity for all stats in light of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

As it relates to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's outstanding 14.9 drained threes per game places 4th-strongest in the league this year. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 6.7 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels will likely see a spike in production across the board considering enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Donte DiVincenzo has successfully made 3.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's sunk overall this season. As it relates to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's outstanding 14.9 drained threes per game places 4th-strongest in the league this year. The Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo figures to get a boost in efficiency across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 22.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown ranks in the 91st percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, posting 7.0 per game this year. Jaylen Brown has played 35.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shots from the field (worst in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, designating this as a difficult matchup. The Celtics will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted just 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the league). Derrick White figures to suffer a drop-off in performance in all facets of the game due to playing away from home in this game.

Julius Randle has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the league (81st percentile). This year, the other team's starting PFs have posted 14.5 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, branding this as a difficult matchup for offensive productivity. The 4th-slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, making it tough to get to the foul line.

As it relates to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's outstanding 14.9 drained threes per game places 4th-strongest in the league this year. This year, opposing starting PGs have tallied 3.0 3-pointers per game (highest in the NBA) against the Celtics, resulting in a strong matchup. The Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 11.3% more than he's converted overall this year. Mike Conley will likely see an increase in performance across the board due to controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 1.3 3-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in a tough matchup. The Celtics will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). Jrue Holiday will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling tends to lower player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards places in the 98th percentile for shots taken, logging 19.9 per game this year. In contrast to last season's 2.5 mark, Anthony Edwards's three-point shots sunk have jumped this season to 4.0 per game. Anthony Edwards has played 36.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 97th percentile. As it relates to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's outstanding 14.9 drained threes per game places 4th-strongest in the league this year. The Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kristaps Porzingis has gone over 15.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Neemias Queta has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Josh Minott has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Naz Reid has gone over 11.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.