Los Angeles @ Dallas Picks & Props

Out of all players in the league, Dereck Lively II registers in the 98th percentile for shooting efficiency with the home court advantage with a great 71.7% rate this year. The 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Dereck Lively II will likely see a spike in effectiveness for all stats in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 2.2 3-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league. The Lakers will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 6th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Lakers rank 10th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Quentin Grimes has sunk 55.7% of his field goals over the last 10 games at home, 12.0% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year while on his home court. Quentin Grimes has attempted 6.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Quentin Grimes has averaged 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.6 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. The 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Max Christie has converted 55.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 7.8% higher than he's made in all games this year. Max Christie has converted 48.8% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, 8.9% higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. Max Christie has been on the court for 32.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.7 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 2.8 3-pointers per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Mavericks, labeling this as a good matchup. The Lakers will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 6th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).

The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SFs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Naji Marshall has made 89.5% of his free throws this year, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Los Angeles Lakers are away from home (4th-most in the NBA).

The Mavericks rank as the 5th-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing at home in regard to three-point attempts. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a hard one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Los Angeles Lakers are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have totaled the 5th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.3). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks rank as the 5th-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing at home in regard to three-point attempts. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Mavericks. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA).

LeBron James has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.1 more than he's tallied over the course of the year on the road. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year when it comes to 3-pointers. The Lakers have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Dallas Mavericks, struggling to get to the charity stripe. LeBron James will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually reduces player production across the board.

Anthony Davis has sunk 9.4 baskets per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Anthony Davis has converted 50.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 18.9% more than he's converted over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis places in the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 34.3 minutes per game on the road this year. The Lakers will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 6th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Lakers rank 10th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Klay Thompson lands in the 94th percentile for 3-point attempts, posting 8.0 per game this year. The 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Klay Thompson has sunk 93.1% of his foul shot attempts this year, ranking in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. Klay Thompson should see an increase in efficiency for all stats in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year when it comes to 3-pointers. The matchup against Dallas is a tough one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Mavericks are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 4th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.6). The Lakers have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road. Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (fewest in the league) against the Mavericks, finding it difficult to draw fouls. Austin Reaves stands to experience a decrease in production in all stat categories considering being on the road in this contest.

Rui Hachimura has sunk 50.1% of his shot attempts from the field this year, placing him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura slots into the 81st percentile for three-point effectiveness with a stellar 39.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura slots into the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 32.5 minutes per game this year. The Lakers will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the 6th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Lakers rank 10th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jaden Hardy has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Maxi Kleber has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.