Minnesota @ New Orleans Picks & Props

CJ McCollum has posted 32.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 9.6 more than he's posted over the course of the season. CJ McCollum has successfully made 5.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's made from three in all games this year. CJ McCollum has played 33.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 91st percentile. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have tallied 2.6 threes per game (4th-most in the league) against the Timberwolves, marking this as a good matchup. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games while at home.

Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 33.2 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 88th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. With respect to three-point attempts, the 5th-most aggressive team in the league when playing on the road this year has been the Timberwolves. The matchup against Yves Missi is a strong one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when defending other starting Cs this year, they have successfully made a monstrous 41.0% of their 3-point attempts (97th percentile). The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The matchup against Yves Missi is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 3.2 foul shots per game (93rd percentile).

Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson ranks in the 96th percentile for shots from the field scored, putting up a colossal 8.9 per game since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson comes in at the 91st percentile for 3-point performance when playing at home with a very good 42.9% rate since the start of last season. Zion Williamson has played 31.3 minutes per game playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games while at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Yves Missi has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.9 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games while at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Among all players in the league, Yves Missi ranks in the 77th percentile for getting to the foul line, compiling a massive 2.9 foul shot attempts per game with the home court advantage this year. Yves Missi will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases stat production across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, Herbert Jones ranks in the 89th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 33.3 minutes per game this year. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games while at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Herbert Jones has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 19.5% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Herbert Jones will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.

Among all players in the league, Jaden McDaniels places in the 75th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 29.8 minutes per game away from his home court this year. With respect to three-point attempts, the 5th-most aggressive team in the league when playing on the road this year has been the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Jaden McDaniels has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 25.6% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season.

Dejounte Murray has played 33.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games while at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Dejounte Murray has attempted 3.2 foul shots per game this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the league. Dejounte Murray stands to see a rise in output for all stats due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Naz Reid has attempted 4.9 3-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the league. With respect to three-point attempts, the 5th-most aggressive team in the league when playing on the road this year has been the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Naz Reid has attempted 3.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this year.

The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thworst in in the league as the away team with just 9.4 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.0 foul shots per game this year when the New Orleans Pelicans are at home (least in the NBA). Anthony Edwards figures to experience a decrease in effectiveness across the board as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Donte DiVincenzo has sunk 3.1 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. Donte DiVincenzo has played 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's played overall this year. With respect to three-point attempts, the 5th-most aggressive team in the league when playing on the road this year has been the Timberwolves. The matchup against New Orleans is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.5). The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Julius Randle has put up 19.6 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA in this category: 89th percentile. Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 32.9 minutes per game this year. With respect to three-point attempts, the 5th-most aggressive team in the league when playing on the road this year has been the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Among all players in the NBA, Julius Randle ranks in the 94th percentile for drawing fouls, compiling a whopping 5.4 foul shot attempts per game this year.

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

Daniel Theis has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 7.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 4.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Mike Conley has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.