Philadelphia @ New Orleans props

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The 76ers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against New Orleans is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.0 foul shots per game this year when the Pelicans have the home court advantage (least in the NBA). Quentin Grimes will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually worsens player production for all stats.

Ricky Council IV has converted a lowly 37.9% of his shot attempts from the field this year, quite a bit lower than his 47.9 rate last year. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The 76ers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against New Orleans is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.0 foul shots per game this year when the Pelicans have the home court advantage (least in the NBA). Ricky Council IV will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player production in all facets of the game.

Zion Williamson has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. With respect to scoring, the Pelicans's unimpressive 100.4 points per game while at home measures as the fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers is a difficult one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to opposing starting SFs this year (11.3). The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. In comparison to last year's 2.1 clip, Zion Williamson's missed free throw attempts have risen this year to 2.8 per game.

Among all players in the NBA, Adem Bona ranks in the 24th percentile for playing time, putting up only 12.6 minutes per game this year. Adem Bona has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games while on the road, 1.0 more than he's been called for overall this year on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The 76ers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Adem Bona will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually decreases player performance across the board.

With respect to scoring, the Pelicans's unimpressive 100.4 points per game while at home measures as the fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans.

The matchup against the Pelicans is a tough one for field goal attempts; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (9.1). The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The 76ers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.1 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls. Justin Edwards figures to see a decline in production in all stat categories as a result of being on the road in this game.

Out of all players in the league, Guerschon Yabusele rates in the 84th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a massive 2.4 fouls per game away from home this year. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). The 76ers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Guerschon Yabusele has failed to make 1.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.5 more than he's missed in all games this season. Guerschon Yabusele ought to experience a decrease in efficiency across the board considering playing away from home in this matchup.

Karlo Matkovic has converted 69.6% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games at home, 7.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this season while on his home court. Karlo Matkovic has sunk 64.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games at home, 14.3% more than he's made in all games this season while at home. The 76ers have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Karlo Matkovic ought to see a rise in effectiveness across the board due to owning the home court advantage in this game.

Jose Alvarado has made 2.0 3-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup against Philadelphia is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Philadelphia 76ers are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have put up the 7th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (39.9%). The 76ers have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.9 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the 76ers, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

Kelly Olynyk has sunk 68.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 15.8% more than he's converted over the course of the year. Kelly Olynyk has converted 66.7% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 24.9% more than he's made overall this season. Kelly Olynyk has played 26.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.5 higher than he's played overall this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 40.8% on 3-pointers (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, designating this as a favorable matchup. The 76ers have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jared Butler has attempted 5.0 threes per game over the last 10 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Jared Butler has averaged 27.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.5). The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road. Jared Butler has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 17.9% more than he's put through the net in all games this season.

The 76ers have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Yves Missi has attempted 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Yves Missi is expected to get a boost in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Bruce Brown has gone over 11.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Antonio Reeves has gone over 8.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

CJ McCollum has gone over 19.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.