Indiana @ Minnesota picks

Among all players in the NBA, Obi Toppin places in the 79th percentile for scoring effectiveness on the road with a phenomenal 50.5% rate this year. The Pacers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The 8th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pacers.

Thomas Bryant has compiled 2.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games while playing on the road, 0.8 more than he's compiled overall this season on the road. The 8th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pacers.

Obi Toppin has compiled 3.6 defensive boards per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard. The 8th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pacers.

The 8th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pacers.

Thomas Bryant has sunk 49.7% of his field goal attempts this year, placing him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Pacers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The 8th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pacers. Thomas Bryant has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 7.8% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while playing on the road.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Tyrese Haliburton will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player production in all facets of the game.

Anthony Edwards has put up 5.1 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- near the top of the league by this standard in recent games. Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 36.3 minutes per game this year. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Edwards will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production across the board.