Oklahoma City @ Washington picks

Jordan Poole has logged 26.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 more than he's logged over the course of the year. Jordan Poole has attempted 11.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 more than he's attempted overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jordan Poole registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 31.2 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.7). The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home.

The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league on the road this year, which ought to increase possessions for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.9 free throws per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Thunder, finding it easy to draw fouls. Kyle Kuzma figures to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league on the road this year, which ought to increase possessions for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Kyle Kuzma figures to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Kyle Kuzma has put up 4.8 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile -- among the best in the league by this metric over this stretch of games. The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league on the road this year, which ought to increase possessions for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Kyle Kuzma figures to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.