Phoenix @ Sacramento picks

Zach LaVine has attempted 22.2 shots per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year. In comparison to last year's 32.3% clip, Zach LaVine's three-point prowess has increased this year to 42.7%. Zach LaVine has averaged 41.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 more than he's averaged overall this year. With respect to shooting, the Kings's superb 115.8 points per game comes in as the 9th-most in the league this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.8 free throws per game this year when the Suns are the visiting team (2nd-most in the league).

Among all players in the NBA, Domantas Sabonis comes in at the 93rd percentile for scoring prowess with the home court advantage with an outstanding 60.7% rate this year. Domantas Sabonis has been on the court for 34.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 95th percentile. With respect to shooting, the Kings's superb 115.8 points per game comes in as the 9th-most in the league this year. The number of points notched against Oso Ighodaro has been quite high (16.8 per game) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (97th percentile). Domantas Sabonis has made 97.1% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 23.3% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

Keon Ellis has converted 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's converted from three over the course of the year while at home. Keon Ellis has averaged 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 9.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. With respect to shooting, the Kings's superb 115.8 points per game comes in as the 9th-most in the league this year. Keon Ellis has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 18.1% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Keon Ellis will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to improve player performance across the board.

The most lethargic pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Kings have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Suns. The Suns have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Grayson Allen will likely see a decline in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to playing away from home in this matchup.