Toronto @ New York picks

Precious Achiuwa has put up 1.9 offensive boards per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard in recent games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks. The Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Precious Achiuwa will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.

Jalen Brunson has attempted 22.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Jalen Brunson has averaged 33.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 88th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks. The Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Jalen Brunson has sunk 8.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 higher than he's converted over the course of the season.

Josh Hart has totaled 10.2 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 more than he's totaled in all games this year. Josh Hart has tallied 37.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 100th percentile. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise possessions for the New York Knicks. The Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Josh Hart will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.