Minnesota @ Oklahoma City picks

Anthony Edwards has made an impressive 4.2 three-pointers per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 2.5 rate last year. Anthony Edwards has been on the court for 36.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 99th percentile. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have posted the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (44.1%). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which should raise plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has converted 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 more than he's sunk in all games this year without the home court advantage. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has played 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.3 more than he's played in all games this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which should raise plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 25.6% higher than he's converted in all games this season.

Aaron Wiggins has converted 3.0 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. Aaron Wiggins has averaged 28.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games while on his home court, 6.3 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games when playing at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Thunder grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Aaron Wiggins has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 13.2% higher than he's made overall this year.