Golden State @ New Orleans props

With respect to offense, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game measures as the worst in the league this year. The matchup vs. Golden State is a difficult one for three-point shots; when the Warriors are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (21.6%). The Pelicans have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

In comparison to last season's 49.9% mark, Daniel Theis's scoring effectiveness has decreased this season to 39.4%. Daniel Theis has played 14.2 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 20th percentile -- seeing the court far less than most players in the league. With respect to offense, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game measures as the worst in the league this year. The matchup vs. Trayce Jackson-Davis is a tough one; he has allowed a measly 8.7 points per game when matched up against other starting Cs this year (4th percentile). The Pelicans have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the league, Lindy Waters III measures in the 21st percentile for personal fouls, putting up a lowly 1.3 fouls per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, making this a strong matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Lindy Waters III has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots this year, putting him in the 100th percentile among all players in the league.

The rate of threes scored against Daniel Theis has been remarkably high (58.0%) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Trayce Jackson-Davis has attempted 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.

The Warriors are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Pelicans). Jonathan Kuminga has sunk a lowly 60.4% of his foul shots this season, quite a bit less than his 73.0 rate last season. Jonathan Kuminga will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to lower player production across the board.

Among all players in the league, Draymond Green slots into the 87th percentile for three-point performance with an impressive 44.1% rate this year. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (7th-most in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Stephen Curry has compiled 27.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's compiled in all games this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have tallied 7.5 3-point attempts per game (2nd-most in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, creating a favorable matchup. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 4.1 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Out of all players in the league, Trey Murphy III places in the 77th percentile (high is bad, in this case) for off-target shots on his home court, putting up a massive 6.4 per game since the start of last season. With respect to offense, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game measures as the worst in the league this year. The Pelicans have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Andrew Wiggins rates in the 75th percentile, tallying a massive 14.6 points per game while playing on the road this year. Andrew Wiggins has made a terrific 1.8 three-pointers per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.3 rate last year. The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Andrew Wiggins has attempted 3.9 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Brandon Ingram has attempted 19.6 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Brandon Ingram places in the 88th percentile for 3-point shots scored, tallying 2.5 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram measures in the 85th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 33.5 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Warriors is a good one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SFs have shot for the highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (47.0%). The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Golden State Warriors).

Among all players in the league, Elfrid Payton places in the 93rd percentile for field goal effectiveness with a stellar 62.5% rate since the start of last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 24.4 points per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Warriors, designating this as a good matchup for offensive output. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Golden State Warriors). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out best in in the league with 15.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against Golden State is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 7.1 free throws per game this year when the Warriors are on the road (most in the NBA).