New Orleans @ Houston props

Relative to last year's 1.3 mark, Jose Alvarado's threes sunk have increased this year to 2.0 per game. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

CJ McCollum has attempted 9.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.4 more than he's attempted overall this year on the road. Among all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum places in the 88th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 32.7 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Kelly Olynyk has sunk 4.8 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's converted overall this year. Kelly Olynyk has made 50.9% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games, 9.7% more than he's converted in all games this year. Kelly Olynyk has averaged 25.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 more than he's averaged overall this year. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets).

Dillon Brooks has made 54.2% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 17.5% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Dillon Brooks has attempted 7.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks places in the 81st percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 31.1 minutes per game while at home this year. The Rockets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Rockets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Yves Missi has sunk 4.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. The Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Trey Murphy III has committed 2.2 personal fouls per game this season, significantly more than his 1.3 fouls per game last season. When it comes to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 107.8 points per game while on the road places 5th-weakest in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 24.8% on threes (worst in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, identifying this as a tough matchup. Trey Murphy III stands to experience a decrease in performance in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this game.

Jalen Green has attempted 19.7 shots per game over the last 15 games at home, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Jalen Green has successfully made 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's converted over the course of the season on his home court. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Green places in the 90th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 33.3 minutes per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, branding this as a positive matchup. The Rockets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games.

Tari Eason has successfully made 2.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's converted in all games this year. Tari Eason has tallied 29.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 5.4 three attempts per game (3rd-most in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a good matchup. The Rockets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Rockets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 11.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 4.8 threes per game this year, ranking in the 77th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 31.0 minutes per game while at home this year. The Rockets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Rockets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Zion Williamson has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (94th percentile). When it comes to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 107.8 points per game while on the road places 5th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. Houston is a hard one for 3-point shots; when the Rockets are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have shot for the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (26.1%). Zion Williamson stands to suffer a reduction in effectiveness across the board considering playing on the visting team in this game.

Amen Thompson has tallied a terrific 14.0 points per game this season, significantly more than his 9.6 points per game last season. Amen Thompson has tallied 37.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.2 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. This year, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 7.1 three attempts per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The Rockets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Rockets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Alperen Sengun has averaged 30.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The faceoff with Yves Missi measures in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs draining an enormous 63.6% of their field goal attempts this year. The Rockets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Rockets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Steven Adams has gone over 3.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Karlo Matkovic has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.