Sacramento @ Detroit props

Malik Monk has failed to convert 4.5 attempts from downtown per game this year, quite a bit more than his 3.8 mark last year. Malik Monk has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. The 5th-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Kings. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Sacramento Kings grade out 7thworst in in the league with a mere 9.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Malik Monk figures to suffer a drop-off in productivity in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Keon Ellis has tallied 29.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.1 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's stellar 115.9 points per game ranks 10th-best in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Pistons is a good one; they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting PGs this year (21.2). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Kings. This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 5.0 foul shots per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Pistons, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

In comparison to last year's 4.0 clip, Malik Beasley's shots from the field sunk have surged this year to 5.6 per game. Malik Beasley has successfully made a whopping 3.9 treys per game this season, a big improvement over his 2.8 mark last season. Malik Beasley has tallied 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

The 5th-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Kings. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Sacramento Kings grade out 7thworst in in the league with a mere 9.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. DeMar DeRozan will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces player production in all stat categories.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 4.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's made from three over the course of the year. Tim Hardaway Jr. has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's played overall this season. This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 2.3 threes per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Kings, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Isaiah Stewart stands to see an increase in productivity for all stats on account of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Dennis Schroder has tallied 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.5 more than he's tallied in all games this year. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Dennis Schroder has sunk 4.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 2.2 more than he's converted over the course of the season. Dennis Schroder is expected to see an increase in output for all stats in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Trey Lyles has converted 36.7% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games on the road, 9.4% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season while playing on the road. Trey Lyles has played 23.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's played overall this season. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's stellar 115.9 points per game ranks 10th-best in the league this year. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Kings. The matchup against the Pistons may be a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (6th-most in the NBA).

Tobias Harris has attempted 11.2 shots per game this year, placing him in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA. Tobias Harris has made 49.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games at home, 13.7% more than he's sunk over the course of the year while at home. Tobias Harris has tallied 32.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 86th percentile. The matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a positive one for shots from the field; the other team's starting PFs have posted the 6th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (52.6%). The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Duren comes in at the 99th percentile for personal fouls, logging an enormous 3.3 fouls per game this year. The Pistons check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA on their home court this year in regard to 3-pointers. The faceoff with Domantas Sabonis lands in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs hitting only 5.2 field goals per game this year. The Pistons are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Kings).

Keegan Murray has converted 2.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's made in all games this year. Keegan Murray has played 34.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 94th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's stellar 115.9 points per game ranks 10th-best in the league this year. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Kings. Keegan Murray has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 15.0% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season.

Out of all players in the NBA, Cade Cunningham measures in the 99th percentile for field goal attempts, posting 20.8 per game this year. Cade Cunningham has averaged 35.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 96th percentile. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 18.1 points per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Kings, creating a good matchup for offensive productivity. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Ausar Thompson has successfully made 6.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Ausar Thompson has averaged 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 2.3 threes per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Kings, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Zach LaVine has converted a terrific 8.3 baskets per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 6.8 mark last season. Zach LaVine has converted a whopping 3.1 3-pointers per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.4 rate last year. Zach LaVine has averaged 34.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 95th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's stellar 115.9 points per game ranks 10th-best in the league this year. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Kings.

Domantas Sabonis has attempted 2.3 threes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 1.1 rate last year. Domantas Sabonis has been on the court for 34.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's stellar 115.9 points per game ranks 10th-best in the league this year. The matchup against Jalen Duren is a strong one for 3-point shots; when Duren is playing at home other starting Cs this year, they have totaled a colossal 1.1 threes per game (97th percentile). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Kings.

Marcus Sasser has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Simone Fontecchio has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jonas Valanciunas has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.