Philadelphia @ Toronto picks

Scottie Barnes has converted 27.0% of his three-point shots this year, ranking in the 23rd percentile out of all players in the league. With respect to scoring, the Toronto Raptors's feeble 110.6 points per game at home settles in as the 4th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a hard one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Philadelphia 76ers are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 6th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.8). The Raptors have played at the 8th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games while on their home court. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Toronto Raptors.

Among all players in the league, Jamison Battle rates in the 79th percentile for scoring efficiency playing at home with a superb 52.4% rate this year. Jamison Battle has converted 2.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's made over the course of the year. The Raptors have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Jamison Battle will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts stat production for all stats.

Kelly Oubre Jr. has accumulated 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated overall this year. The matchup vs. Toronto is a challenging one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Raptors have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.1). The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year. The 76ers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 8th-most sluggish tempo home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year. The 76ers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 8th-most sluggish tempo home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Raptors may be a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (least in the league). Quentin Grimes will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases player performance for all stats.

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year. The 76ers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 8th-most sluggish tempo home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Quentin Grimes will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases player performance for all stats.

Lonnie Walker IV has averaged 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's averaged overall this season. Lonnie Walker IV has committed 0.8 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least lowest-fouling players in the league (22nd percentile).

Jared Butler has sunk 1.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from three overall this season. Jared Butler has converted 91.9% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 11.4% higher than he's made in all games this year. As a team, the Philadelphia 76ers have been great at getting to the charity stripe as the road team: 7th-best in the NBA this year, tallying 22.9 free throws per game.

Quentin Grimes has posted 4.4 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.1 more than he's posted over the course of the season on the road. Quentin Grimes has averaged 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.1 higher than he's averaged overall this year.

Chris Boucher has successfully made 50.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 7.7% higher than he's sunk in all games this season with the home court advantage. Chris Boucher has converted 2.0 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.7 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season on his home court. The Raptors have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Chris Boucher will likely see a spike in productivity in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year. The 76ers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 8th-most sluggish tempo home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Justin Edwards will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease player performance in all stat categories.