Washington @ Detroit picks

In comparison to last year's 22.7% rate, Justin Champagnie's 3-point proficiency has spiked this year to 34.2%. Over the last 16 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have posted 19.5 points per game (most in the league) against the Pistons, making this a strong matchup for offensive performance. The 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Pistons have played at the fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Washington Wizards. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards grade out 7th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Tim Hardaway Jr. lands in the 85th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, putting up 5.8 per game this year. The matchup vs. Washington is a positive one; when the Washington Wizards are away from home, they have allowed the 5th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SGs this year (16.9). The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA this year, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Duren has sunk 0.0% of his three-point shots since the start of last season, placing him in the 5th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jalen Duren has committed 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's committed overall this season. In regard to three-point attempts, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons.

The speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA this year, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Malik Beasley is expected to get a boost in output in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Kyshawn George has attempted 6.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this year. Kyshawn George has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Wizards. The Pistons have played at the fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Washington Wizards. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards grade out 7th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.