Charlotte @ Los Angeles props

Josh Green has sunk 57.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 14.9% higher than he's converted overall this year. Josh Green has successfully made 49.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games on the road, 15.1% higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season away from his home court. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jusuf Nurkic has made 56.3% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 27.4% more than he's made from three overall this year without the home court advantage. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 61.1% clip, Jusuf Nurkic's free-throw effectiveness has spiked this year to 71.1%.

In terms of offense, the Lakers's terrific 123.4 points per game places 4th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. The 9th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 29.1% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Dorian Finney-Smith will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to improve player production for all stats.

Out of all players in the league, Luka Doncic ranks in the 100th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc while at home, putting up 9.3 per game since the start of last season. Luka Doncic has played 33.0 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. In terms of offense, the Lakers's terrific 123.4 points per game places 4th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. The 9th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic figures to get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

The Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-slowest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Hornets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league while on their home court with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

When it comes to scoring, the Charlotte Hornets's unimpressive 106.7 points per game rates 3rd-worst in the league this year. The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Hornets. Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to get to the foul line. Miles Bridges will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually lowers player performance for all stats.

Mark Williams has sunk 9.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 more than he's converted over the course of the season while on the road. Mark Williams has averaged 31.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.4 more than he's averaged in all games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Mark Williams has attempted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this year.

The Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-slowest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Hornets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league while on their home court with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In contrast to last year's 19.2 mark, LaMelo Ball's shots from the field have increased this year to 22.8 per game. LaMelo Ball has attempted 11.9 3-pointers per game this year, a significant increase from his 9.0 rate last year. Among all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball rates in the 88th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 32.7 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a strong one for shot attempts from the field; when the Lakers are at home, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 7th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (15.6). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets.

LeBron James has posted 28.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's posted overall this year. LeBron James has converted 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's made in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, LeBron James slots into the 93rd percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 34.5 minutes per game on his home court this year. In terms of offense, the Lakers's terrific 123.4 points per game places 4th-highest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Hornets is a good one for field goals; opposing starting PFs have put up the highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (55.8%).

Among all players in the NBA, Jaxson Hayes slots into the 5th percentile for 3-point efficiency with a lackluster 0.0% rate since the start of last season. The Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-slowest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Hornets). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the league while on their home court with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 6.1 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Nick Smith Jr. has tallied 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.7 more than he's tallied overall this season. Nick Smith Jr. has been called for 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least-whistled players in the league (23rd percentile). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

DaQuan Jeffries has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Seth Curry has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Tidjane Salaün has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jarred Vanderbilt has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Bronny James has gone over 1.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.