Toronto @ Dallas picks

Scottie Barnes has attempted 16.1 shots per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Scottie Barnes ranks in the 90th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 33.0 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 16.0 shot attempts per game (highest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, making this a good matchup. The Toronto Raptors have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The Raptors will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks).

Klay Thompson has attempted 9.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. With respect to scoring, the Mavericks's stellar 50.3% field goal rate rates 3rd-best in the league over the last 15 games. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Mavericks. Out of all players in the NBA, Klay Thompson registers in the 94th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness with the home court advantage with a remarkable 95.8% rate this year.

P.J. Washington has posted a whopping 6.3 defensive rebounds per game this season, a significant increase from his 4.6 defensive rebounds per game last season. P.J. Washington has averaged 31.7 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Mavericks. P.J. Washington should see an increase in production in all facets of the game on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Spencer Dinwiddie has posted 15.6 points per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 more than he's posted in all games this season. Spencer Dinwiddie has successfully made 59.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 15.8% more than he's made in all games this year at home. Spencer Dinwiddie has averaged 33.6 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.7 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. With respect to scoring, the Mavericks's stellar 50.3% field goal rate rates 3rd-best in the league over the last 15 games. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games.

P.J. Washington has sunk 2.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season on his home court. P.J. Washington has averaged 31.7 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The matchup against Toronto is a favorable one for 3-point shots; when the Toronto Raptors are away from home, opposing starting SFs have averaged the most three-point shots per game in the league this year (2.8). The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Naji Marshall has averaged 5.7 defensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games while at home, 1.6 higher than he's averaged overall this season at home. Naji Marshall has played 34.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.8 more than he's played in all games this season. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases stat production for all stats.