Phoenix @ Philadelphia picks

The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA while traveling this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the 76ers. The 76ers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Joel Embiid has converted a mere 7.9 foul shots per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 10.3 mark last year.

The showdown with Mason Plumlee measures in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs compiling a massive 18.5 points per game this year. Guerschon Yabusele has attempted 3.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season at home. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Philadelphia 76ers's stellar 26.3 foul shots per game settles in as the best in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Mason Plumlee is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; when Plumlee is away from his home court fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 4.9 free throws per game (100th percentile). Guerschon Yabusele should see a spike in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to having the home court advantage in this game.

Among all players in the league, Kelly Oubre Jr. comes in at the 75th percentile for shots, posting 10.8 per game this year. Kelly Oubre Jr. has tallied 32.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 85th percentile. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Philadelphia 76ers's stellar 26.3 foul shots per game settles in as the best in the league over the last 10 games. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 3.8 foul shots per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, finding it easy to draw fouls. Kelly Oubre Jr. ought to see a rise in production across the board as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Ryan Dunn has averaged 26.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.7 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Suns have been the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on the road this year. Ryan Dunn has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 50.0% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

Caleb Martin has converted 44.3% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 12.0% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Philadelphia 76ers's stellar 26.3 foul shots per game settles in as the best in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 7.5 free throws per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Suns, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe. Caleb Martin will likely see an increase in production for all stats in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Mason Plumlee has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Tyus Jones has made 53.5% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 10.2% more than he's converted overall this year. Tyus Jones has tallied 31.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 81st percentile. Tyus Jones has been called for 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the NBA (22nd percentile). The Suns have been the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on the road this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 37.7% on threes (9th-best in the NBA) against the 76ers, branding this as a favorable matchup.