Charlotte @ New Orleans picks

Out of all players in the league, Jordan Hawkins slots into the 10th percentile for field goal prowess on his home court with an unimpressive 33.9% rate this year. In regard to scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 101.6 points per game on their home court places fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 12.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 more than he's attempted overall this season. Nick Smith Jr. has sunk 3.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year while playing away from home. Nick Smith Jr. has tallied 28.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic measures in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 2.6 fouls per game this year. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Hornets will likely see a decline in plays today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Jusuf Nurkic will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Jose Alvarado measures in the 82nd percentile for three-point attempts, registering 5.2 per game this year. The matchup vs. Charlotte is a favorable one for 3-point shots; when the Hornets are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 4th-highest three percentage in the league this year (44.4%). The Pelicans have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Jose Alvarado figures to get a boost in production in all stat categories on account of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.