Sacramento @ Dallas picks

Dante Exum has sunk 43.7% of his shots from downtown since the start of last season, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have notched 18.1 points per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Sacramento Kings, creating a strong matchup for offensive productivity. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Sacramento Kings). The Mavericks check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 4.7 free throws per game (most in the league) against the Kings, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Daniel Gafford has attempted 9.2 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted overall this year. Daniel Gafford has averaged 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Sacramento Kings). The Mavericks check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Daniel Gafford has successfully made 83.6% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 10.7% more than he's sunk over the course of the year.

P.J. Washington has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's committed over the course of the year. When it comes to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's subpar 111.3 points per game when playing at home measures as the 8th-weakest in the league over the last 10 games. The Mavericks have played at the 7th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. The matchup against the Kings may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.4 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the NBA).

Max Christie has successfully made 55.2% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 8.1% more than he's converted overall this season. Max Christie has attempted 5.3 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Max Christie has tallied 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Sacramento Kings). The Mavericks check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).