New Orleans @ Minnesota picks

Kelly Olynyk has sunk 5.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.4 higher than he's converted in all games this year away from home. Kelly Olynyk has converted 51.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 10.1% more than he's made from three over the course of the year when playing on the road. Kelly Olynyk has played 27.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 higher than he's played in all games this season. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

Among all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins places in the 10th percentile for shooting efficiency on the road with an unimpressive 33.4% rate this year. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 5th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have posted the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (40.6%). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.4 foul shots per game this year (10th-least in the NBA). Jordan Hawkins will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease player production across the board.

Among all players in the league, Zion Williamson registers in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.7 fouls per game when playing away from home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 5th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have posted the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (40.6%). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.4 foul shots per game this year (10th-least in the NBA). Zion Williamson will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player performance across the board.

Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 32.9 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 88th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 4th-best in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Rudy Gobert will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to raise player performance in all facets of the game.

Naz Reid has attempted 14.7 field goals per game over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, 2.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Naz Reid has attempted 7.8 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Naz Reid has tallied 32.8 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.7 more than he's tallied overall this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Kelly Olynyk has put up 1.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he's put up over the course of the year. Kelly Olynyk has played 27.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 higher than he's played in all games this season. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 4th-best in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Anthony Edwards has put up 5.1 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's best in this category in recent games. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 36.4 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 4th-best in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.