Philadelphia @ New York picks

The Knicks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the 76ers).

Among all players in the NBA, Josh Hart lands in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, posting a colossal 2.7 fouls per game this year. In terms of shot attempts from beyond the arc, the least aggressive team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the New York Knicks. The matchup vs. the 76ers is a difficult one; they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (11.3). The Knicks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the 76ers). The matchup vs. the 76ers is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a mere 1.5 free throws per game this year (least in the league).

Precious Achiuwa has attempted 0.8 three-pointers per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 18th percentile among all players in the league. In terms of shot attempts from beyond the arc, the least aggressive team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the New York Knicks. The Knicks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the 76ers).

Mikal Bridges has made 7.2 buckets per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges rates in the 100th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 38.0 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a good one for 3-pointers; when the Philadelphia 76ers are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have shot for the 4th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (46.2%). The 9th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. The New York Knicks have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Paul George lands in the 79th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 30.1 minutes per game on the road this year. The Knicks have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to more plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the 76ers's excellent 23.4 foul shots per game while playing away from home ranks 5th-best in the league this year.

Quentin Grimes has sunk 5.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's put through the net overall this season. Quentin Grimes has made 2.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Quentin Grimes has averaged 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.2 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The matchup against New York is a good one; when the New York Knicks are on their home court, they have allowed the most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (21.5). The Knicks have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to more plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jalen Brunson has registered 30.6 points per game over the last 5 games while at home, 5.6 more than he's registered in all games this year at home. Jalen Brunson has attempted 5.8 3-point shots per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league. Jalen Brunson has averaged 38.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 4.3 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home. The matchup against Philadelphia is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Philadelphia 76ers are on the road, opposing starting PGs have shot for the 7th-highest three percentage in the league this year (39.9%). The 9th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Knicks.

OG Anunoby has converted 58.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 8.4% higher than he's converted overall this year while on his home court. OG Anunoby has made 50.6% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 16.3% more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season. OG Anunoby has been on the court for 35.5 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a positive one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 4th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (40.8%). The 9th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Knicks.

Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 3.2 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 79th percentile. Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 39.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The 9th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. The New York Knicks have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Karl-Anthony Towns will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve stat production in all facets of the game.