Charlotte @ Golden State props

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from squaring off against the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Warriors). The matchup vs. Golden State is a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted just 3.1 free throws per game this year when the Golden State Warriors are at home (9th-least in the league). Miles Bridges is expected to see a decline in output across the board due to playing on the visting team in this game.

Mark Williams has put up 21.6 points per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 3.8 higher than he's put up in all games this season on the road. Mark Williams has made 69.8% of his shots from the field over the last 8 games on the road, 6.9% higher than he's converted in all games this season away from his home court. Mark Williams has tallied 29.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.9 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 4th-best in in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Mark Williams has attempted 6.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.9 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road.

The Golden State Warriors have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. The Hornets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Warriors. As a team, the Warriors have been bad at drawing fouls while on their home court: 6th-worst in the NBA this year, drawing a lowly 19.7 foul shots per game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Buddy Hield places in the 89th percentile for shot attempts from downtown while on his home court, putting up 6.5 per game this year. The Golden State Warriors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Buddy Hield has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 14.2% more than he's converted over the course of the year. Buddy Hield is expected to get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Stephen Curry has attempted 21.7 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 3.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Stephen Curry has been on the court for 31.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Stephen Curry has successfully made 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Stephen Curry will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to increase player production in all stat categories.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 13.5 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 5.1 more than he's attempted overall this season. Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 6.2 threes per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Nick Smith Jr. has been on the court for 31.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.6 more than he's been on the court for overall this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 4th-best in in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Warriors, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

The Golden State Warriors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Mark Williams is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; when Williams is on the road fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 3.1 free throws per game (80th percentile). Draymond Green will likely get a boost in effectiveness for all stats due to enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Josh Green has attempted 4.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. The matchup vs. the Warriors is a strong one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting SFs have shot for the highest three rate in the NBA this year (47.0%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 4th-best in in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Josh Green has successfully made 83.3% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 13.6% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The matchup against the Warriors may be a good one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (8th-most in the league).

Moses Moody has converted 51.7% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games at home, 6.4% more than he's put through the net overall this year on his home court. Moses Moody has attempted 6.0 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 1.5 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Moses Moody has averaged 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.2 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have compiled 22.3 points per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, making this a positive matchup for offensive performance. The Golden State Warriors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jusuf Nurkic has converted 51.1% of his field goals over the last 15 games on the road, 7.2% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year away from home. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 4th-best in in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. In contrast to last season's 61.1% rate, Jusuf Nurkic's foul-shot performance has spiked this season to 69.4%.

Seth Curry has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Gary Payton has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Kevon Looney has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Gui Santos has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Quinten Post has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.