New York @ Charlotte props

Mitchell Robinson has attempted 0.0 treys per game this year, placing him in the 6th percentile out of all players in the league. As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Knicks. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA when playing away from home this year. The New York Knicks are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 15 games (the Charlotte Hornets). Mitchell Robinson should experience a decrease in output across the board on account of playing away from home in this matchup.

DaQuan Jeffries has attempted 6.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year. DaQuan Jeffries has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.1 more than he's played overall this season. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a strong one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (44.7%). The Hornets have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). DaQuan Jeffries has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 16.7% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.

Cameron Payne has successfully made 43.3% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 10.9% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 6th-best in in the NBA without the home court advantage with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Out of all players in the league, Josh Green slots into the 75th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 28.5 minutes per game this year. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 48.0% on 3-pointers (best in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Hornets have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Josh Green has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 33.1% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Josh Green will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually raises player production in all facets of the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.6 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (100th percentile). As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Knicks. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA when playing away from home this year. The New York Knicks are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 15 games (the Charlotte Hornets). Karl-Anthony Towns will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road tends to lower player performance in all stat categories.

Josh Hart has successfully made an impressive 53.2% of his field goals this season, significantly more than his 41.6 mark last season. Josh Hart has tallied 37.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 100th percentile. The matchup against Charlotte is a strong one; when the Charlotte Hornets have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 6th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs over the last 24 games (16.4). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 6th-best in in the NBA without the home court advantage with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 free throws per game (most in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, easily managing to get to the foul line.

In regard to scoring, the Hornets's poor 102.5 points per game ranks lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games playing at home. The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the league away from their home city this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Charlotte Hornets.

Mikal Bridges has tallied 21.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. Mikal Bridges has been on the court for 37.5 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 99th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a good one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 3rd-most treys per game in the league this year (2.5). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 6th-best in in the NBA without the home court advantage with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the league).

Miles McBride has attempted 13.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 more than he's attempted overall this season. Miles McBride has converted 3.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. Miles McBride has tallied 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 higher than he's tallied overall this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 6th-best in in the NBA without the home court advantage with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Knicks. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA when playing away from home this year. The New York Knicks are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 15 games (the Charlotte Hornets). This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe. OG Anunoby will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually reduces player production across the board.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 7.1 threes per game over the last 10 games while on his home court, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Nick Smith Jr. has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 9.6 higher than he's tallied overall this year at home. The Hornets have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Nick Smith Jr. will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player production across the board.

Mark Williams has attempted 10.3 field goals per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 8.0 rate last season. Mark Williams has played 29.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, 4.4 higher than he's played over the course of the year at home. The Hornets have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Mark Williams ought to see a rise in output in all stat categories in light of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

LaMelo Ball has attempted 21.6 field goals per game this year, a big improvement over his 19.2 mark last year. LaMelo Ball has attempted 11.5 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 9.0 rate last year. Out of all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball comes in at the 85th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 32.1 minutes per game this year. The Hornets have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Knicks, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Jusuf Nurkić has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Landry Shamet has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Precious Achiuwa has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.