LA @ New Orleans picks

Nicolas Batum has played 23.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games in their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Clippers.

Ivica Zubac has averaged 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The 2nd-slowest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers. The Clippers have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Ivica Zubac has made a lowly 60.6% of his free throws this season, a sizeable decrease from his 72.2 rate last season. Ivica Zubac will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually reduces stat production for all stats.

Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson registers in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.7 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Clippers is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (27.2%). The Clippers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to decrease opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson has converted a mere 59.3% of his foul shot attempts this season, significantly lower than his 67.7 mark last season.

CJ McCollum has attempted 17.9 shots from the field per game this year, putting him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum rates in the 96th percentile for three-point attempts, logging 8.1 per game this year. CJ McCollum has averaged 33.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PGs have averaged 45.6% on field goals (7th-best in the league) against the Clippers, resulting in a positive matchup. The 6th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has attempted 7.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year on the road. Bogdan Bogdanovic has played 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 more than he's played overall this year. As it relates to 3-pointers, the LA Clippers's terrific 36.2% rate of successful threes measures as the 10th-highest in the league over the last 20 games. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games in their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Clippers. Bogdan Bogdanovic has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 15.9% higher than he's made over the course of the year.