Sacramento @ Washington picks

In comparison to last season's 22.7% rate, Justin Champagnie's 3-point efficiency has increased this season to 34.0%. Justin Champagnie has played 26.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.3 higher than he's played in all games this season. The matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings is a favorable one for shots from the field; the other team's starting PFs have posted the 6th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (52.6%). The 4th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

AJ Johnson has attempted 10.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season. AJ Johnson has been on the court for 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 16.3 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The matchup against the Kings is a strong one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SFs have tallied the 3rd-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.3). The 4th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

The 4th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). DeMar DeRozan will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to decrease stat production in all stat categories.