Sacramento @ Minnesota picks

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has attempted 7.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has played 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.5 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see an increase in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Sacramento Kings). The Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 28.7% higher than he's sunk overall this year.

Anthony Edwards has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 0.8 more than he's committed in all games this year at home. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while on their home court. With respect to getting to the foul line, the Minnesota Timberwolves's poor 20.9 free throws per game playing at home comes in as the 9th-worst in the league this year.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has played 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.5 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see an increase in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Sacramento Kings). The Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Nickeil Alexander-Walker will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually boosts stat production for all stats.