Washington @ New Orleans picks

Out of all players in the NBA, Herbert Jones comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 33.0 minutes per game this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 15.7 points per game (7th-most in the league) against the Wizards, marking this as a favorable matchup for offensive efficiency. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Washington Wizards). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 5th-best in in the league while playing at home with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.