New Orleans @ Minnesota props

Jose Alvarado has attempted 5.2 shots from downtown per game this season, a significant increase from his 3.7 rate last season. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage. The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson rates in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a monstrous 2.7 fouls per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on shots from the field (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, making this a hard matchup. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.4 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the league). Zion Williamson will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to decrease player performance in all stat categories.

Naz Reid has attempted 14.6 shots from the field per game over the last 15 games while at home, 2.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Naz Reid has attempted 8.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Naz Reid has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.1 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games on the road, which should boost possessions for the Timberwolves.

Jordan Hawkins has attempted 7.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year on the road. Out of all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins ranks in the 19th percentile for personal fouls, averaging only 0.9 fouls per game while on the road this year. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage. The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

CJ McCollum has made 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season away from home. Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum ranks in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 32.5 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage. The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert comes in at the 98th percentile for scoring ability with a superb 65.8% rate this year. Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 33.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. The clash with Yves Missi lands in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs making a whopping 63.5% of their field goals this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games on the road, which should boost possessions for the Timberwolves.

The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA).

Kelly Olynyk has sunk 5.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.3 higher than he's made over the course of the season when playing on the road. Kelly Olynyk has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.1 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage. The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Mike Conley has sunk 58.7% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 19.4% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Mike Conley has converted 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season on his home court. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting PGs have tallied the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.1). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games on the road, which should boost possessions for the Timberwolves.

Among all players in the NBA, Julius Randle places in the 88th percentile, compiling a massive 18.7 points per game this year. Julius Randle has successfully made 45.3% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 15.8% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle measures in the 85th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 32.0 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the New Orleans Pelicans are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home.

Jaden McDaniels has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 9.1 shot attempts per game (lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, marking this as a challenging matchup.

Out of all players in the league, Yves Missi slots into the 4th percentile for 3-point attempts, totaling 0.0 per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year. The matchup with Rudy Gobert rates in the 7th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs making just 50.5% of their field goal attempts this year. Yves Missi is expected to see a decline in productivity in all stat categories considering being on the road in this contest.

Bruce Brown has been on the court for 25.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 4.9 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year on the road. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage. The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Bruce Brown has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 14.2% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 12.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Karlo Matkovic has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.