Milwaukee @ Charlotte picks

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the NBA on their home court this year. Over the last 25 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Milwaukee Bucks, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Taurean Prince has sunk an impressive 45.9% of his three-pointers this year, significantly more than his 37.0 rate last year. When it comes to offense, the Bucks's exceptional 118.7 points per game rates 6th-most in the league over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a strong one; when the Charlotte Hornets are at home, they have allowed the 6th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 24 games (16.4). The 4th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks. Taurean Prince has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 23.1% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Vasilije Micic has been on the court for 28.9 minutes per game over the last 14 games playing at home, 4.9 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year at home. The Bucks have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Vasilije Micic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases player performance in all stat categories.

Vasilije Micic has converted 2.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's made from three in all games this year. Vasilije Micic has been on the court for 28.9 minutes per game over the last 14 games playing at home, 4.9 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year at home. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled 21.7 points per game (highest in the NBA) against the Bucks, resulting in a positive matchup for offensive productivity. The Bucks have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Nick Smith Jr. has averaged 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.8 more than he's averaged overall this year. The matchup vs. Milwaukee is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Milwaukee Bucks are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have put up the 5th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (43.5%). The Bucks have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Nick Smith Jr. has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 12.5% higher than he's put through the net overall this season.

Mark Williams has made 67.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 11 games at home, 14.1% more than he's put through the net overall this season at home. Mark Williams has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.3 more than he's been on the court for overall this year. While on the visiting team and facing fellow starting Cs, Brook Lopez slots into the 97th percentile with a whopping 3.0 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Bucks have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Andre Jackson Jr. has compiled 1.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games when playing away from home, 0.7 higher than he's compiled overall this year on the road. The 4th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks.

Brook Lopez has averaged 1.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 0.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. Brook Lopez has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 4th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks.