Cleveland @ Houston props

This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 24.8% on 3-pointers (worst in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, designating this as a tough matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.1 offensive rebounds per game this year. Donovan Mitchell will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Jarrett Allen has converted 78.0% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 7.6% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 4th-speediest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).

Among all players in the league, Fred VanVleet ranks in the 80th percentile for field goal attempts while on his home court, putting up 12.3 per game this year. Fred VanVleet has sunk 3.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's made from downtown overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet measures in the 94th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 34.9 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers is a good one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have posted the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (41.4%). The 6th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.1 offensive rebounds per game this year. Caris LeVert will likely suffer a reduction in output in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Among all players in the NBA, Max Strus rates in the 81st percentile for three-point attempts while on the road, compiling 5.3 per game this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 4th-speediest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets). This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 3.5 free throws per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Dean Wade has converted 49.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 7.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 4th-speediest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets). Dean Wade has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 48.9% more than he's converted over the course of the year.

Dillon Brooks has attempted 11.2 field goals per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks measures in the 85th percentile for three-pointers scored with the home court advantage, compiling 2.3 per game this year. Dillon Brooks has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 6th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).

Amen Thompson has sunk 7.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.1 higher than he's made over the course of the season on his home court. Amen Thompson has played 37.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.8 more than he's played overall this year. The 6th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Georges Niang has made 53.1% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 6.0% higher than he's converted in all games this season away from his home court. The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 4th-speediest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets). Georges Niang has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 18.2% higher than he's converted over the course of the season.

Darius Garland has registered 19.6 points per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric. Among all players in the league, Darius Garland places in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 30.1 minutes per game this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 4th-speediest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).

Tari Eason has sunk 52.1% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 22.2% higher than he's made from three overall this season. The 6th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Tari Eason has attempted 4.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season.

Among all players in the league, Alperen Sengun ranks in the 92nd percentile for shots from the field converted, compiling a massive 7.7 per game this year. Alperen Sengun has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 82nd percentile. The 6th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Jalen Green has tallied 28.7 points per game over the last 10 games, 7.2 more than he's tallied overall this season. Jalen Green has successfully made 4.2 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year. Jalen Green has averaged 32.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 88th percentile. The 6th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).