Miami @ Los Angeles picks

Out of all players in the league, Rui Hachimura comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 31.9 minutes per game at home this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 3-point attempts per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Miami Heat, marking this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Heat, easily managing to get to the charity stripe. Rui Hachimura will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually boosts stat production in all stat categories.