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NBA PicksIn contrast to last year's 64.8% rate, Dwight Powell's scoring prowess has increased this year to 77.8%. Compared to last season's 33.3% mark, Dwight Powell's three-point prowess has increased this season to 100.0%. When it comes to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's superb 115.7 points per game on the road rates 10th-most in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. Brook Lopez is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 2.7 3-point shots per game (97th percentile). The 5th-speediest pace away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks.
Among all players in the league, Kyle Kuzma ranks in the 77th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 29.3 minutes per game this year. The Bucks have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games on their home court. The 5th-fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Mavericks). Kyle Kuzma ought to see a rise in efficiency across the board on account of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
Out of all players in the NBA, Klay Thompson comes in at the 80th percentile for field goal attempts, putting up 11.9 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Klay Thompson measures in the 95th percentile for 3-point shots converted when playing on the road, averaging 3.1 per game this year. When it comes to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's superb 115.7 points per game on the road rates 10th-most in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Milwaukee Bucks is a positive one; they have allowed the 3rd-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs over the last 5 games (19.8). The 5th-speediest pace away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks.
Max Christie has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 1.0 more than he's committed over the course of the year on the road. The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Max Christie will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually lowers player production for all stats.
When it comes to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's superb 115.7 points per game on the road rates 10th-most in the NBA over the last 25 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 1.8 threes per game (7th-most in the NBA) vs. the Bucks, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The 5th-speediest pace away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks. The Bucks have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall has converted a terrific 88.4% of his foul shot attempts this season, a significant increase from his 80.7 mark last season.
AJ Green has made 42.5% of his 3-pointers on his home court this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Bucks have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games on their home court. The 5th-fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Mavericks). AJ Green has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 9.3% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.
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69% picking Milwaukee
Total Picks DAL 191, MIL 427