Los Angeles @ Washington picks

Kyshawn George has successfully made 2.0 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 5.8 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, designating this as a favorable matchup. The 4th-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards rank 6th-best in in the league while on their home court with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Kyshawn George has converted 2.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.2 more than he's sunk overall this year while on his home court.

Kyshawn George has averaged 3.0 assists per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 0.8 higher than he's averaged in all games this year at home. The 4th-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards rank 6th-best in in the league while on their home court with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Kyshawn George will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to raise player production across the board.

This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 5.6 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, designating this as a good matchup. The 4th-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards rank 6th-best in in the league while on their home court with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Kyle Kuzma is expected to see a rise in performance for all stats considering having the home court advantage in this game.

Jaxson Hayes has successfully made 82.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.3% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. The number of points posted against Jonas Valanciunas has been very high (17.6 per game) when guarding fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Lakers will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-quickest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards). In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Lakers's terrific 22.9 free throws per game settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year.

Max Christie has attempted 5.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Max Christie has averaged 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 6.5 more than he's averaged overall this season on the road. The Lakers will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-quickest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards). Max Christie has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 18.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Lakers's terrific 22.9 free throws per game settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year.

The 4th-speediest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards rank 6th-best in in the league while on their home court with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Corey Kispert will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually raises player production in all stat categories.