Minnesota @ Houston picks

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has attempted 6.8 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 26.5% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 4.4 free throws per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Rockets, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has put up 3.4 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's put up over the course of the season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season.

Among all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 76th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, posting 4.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. comes in at the 80th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 31.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 free throws per game (6th-highest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, finding it easy to draw fouls. Jabari Smith Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

Alperen Sengun has tallied 30.5 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Alperen Sengun has attempted 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Alperen Sengun should see a rise in performance for all stats due to holding the home court advantage in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. comes in at the 80th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 31.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jabari Smith Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.