CJ McCollum Made 3 Point Shots Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (+115/-145).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum measures in the 95th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, posting 7.5 per game this year.
CJ McCollum has played 32.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 86th percentile.
The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games as the road team.
The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (losing possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).
Favors Under
CJ McCollum has sunk a mere 25.0% of his three-pointers this year, significantly lower than his 36.5 mark last year.
In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Pelicans's subpar 10.8 converted threes per game places 4th-weakest in the NBA this year.
This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 1.7 threes per game (13th-fewest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, creating a tough matchup.
The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Pelicans.