Charlotte @ Atlanta picks

In terms of 3-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hawks. The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a challenging one for field goal attempts; the other team's starting PGs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

In comparison to last season's 24.1 clip, Josh Green's playing time has surged this season to 28.6 minutes per game. The matchup against Atlanta is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Hawks are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have posted the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (60.1%). The Hornets have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road. The Hawks have played at the fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hornets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.

DaQuan Jeffries has attempted 4.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. DaQuan Jeffries has been on the court for 24.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The matchup against Atlanta is a good one for shot attempts from the field; when the Hawks are on their home court, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 9th-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (13.6). The Hornets have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road. The Hawks have played at the fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hornets.

In comparison to last season's 24.1 clip, Josh Green's playing time has surged this season to 28.6 minutes per game. The matchup against Atlanta is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Hawks are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have posted the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (60.1%). The Hornets have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road. The Hawks have played at the fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hornets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Jusuf Nurkic has successfully made 52.5% of his field goals over the last 15 games on the road, 7.9% more than he's sunk over the course of the season without the home court advantage. The Hornets have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road. The Hawks have played at the fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hornets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jusuf Nurkic has attempted 2.7 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA.

When it comes to scoring, the Charlotte Hornets's subpar 101.8 points per game rates lowest in the league over the last 20 games. Miles Bridges will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.

The matchup against the Hornets is a positive one for shots from the field; opposing starting PFs have shot for the highest Field Goal% in the league this year (55.8%). The most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 8th-fastest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks grade out 9th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year. Mouhamed Gueye has sunk 87.5% of his foul shot attempts on his home court this year, ranking in the 81st percentile among all players in the league.

Mouhamed Gueye has compiled 1.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games, 0.6 higher than he's compiled in all games this season. The most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 8th-fastest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks grade out 9th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year. Mouhamed Gueye should see an increase in efficiency across the board due to possessing the home court advantage in this game.