Houston @ Washington Picks & Props

Cam Whitmore has sunk a lowly 22.7% of his shots from downtown this year, a sizeable decrease from his 35.7 rate last year. The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. Cam Whitmore will likely experience a decrease in efficiency in all facets of the game as a result of being on the road in this game.

Fred VanVleet has attempted 7.7 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, putting him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 35.5 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Washington is a favorable one; when the Wizards are on their home court, they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (21.8). The 10th-quickest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Rockets.

Carlton Carrington has successfully made 54.4% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 20.9% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season with the home court advantage. Carlton Carrington has played 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's played overall this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 45.5% on shot attempts from the field (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, resulting in a good matchup. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Wizards will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 10th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).

Alperen Sengun has converted 9.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's made overall this season. Alperen Sengun has tallied 31.0 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The rate of field goals drained against Alexandre Sarr has been quite high (62.7%) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (93rd percentile). The 10th-quickest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Rockets.

The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Wizards will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 10th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets). The Washington Wizards check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Rockets is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.4 free throws per game this year (2nd-most in the NBA). Kyle Kuzma ought to see an increase in production across the board in light of controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Jalen Green has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year. The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. Jalen Green will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling tends to decrease player performance across the board.

The Houston Rockets rank as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Washington is a difficult one; when the Washington Wizards are playing at home, they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SGs this year (10.9). The matchup vs. the Wizards may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 2.2 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (3rd-least in the NBA). Amen Thompson stands to suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this game.

Jonas Valanciunas has made 50.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 33.3% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Wizards will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 10th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets). The Washington Wizards check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jonas Valanciunas will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

Jordan Poole has registered 27.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 more than he's registered over the course of the season. Jordan Poole has attempted 12.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 more than he's attempted overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jordan Poole measures in the 82nd percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 31.5 minutes per game this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 45.5% on shot attempts from the field (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, resulting in a good matchup. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.

Bilal Coulibaly has attempted 5.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Bilal Coulibaly has been on the court for a terrific 33.8 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 27.3 minutes per game last season. The matchup vs. Houston is a strong one for three-pointers; when the Houston Rockets are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 3rd-most 3-point shots per game in the league this year (2.4). The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Wizards will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 10th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).

Dillon Brooks has attempted 7.8 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted overall this season. Dillon Brooks has averaged 32.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 84th percentile. The matchup against Washington is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Washington Wizards are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 7th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (14.6). The 10th-quickest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Rockets.

Corey Kispert has gone over 11.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Alex Sarr has gone over 11.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.