CJ McCollum Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (+110/-140).
Key Factors
Favors Over
CJ McCollum has posted 5.0 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 1.3 more than he's posted overall this year at home.
CJ McCollum has averaged 34.6 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.
The Knicks have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.2) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
CJ McCollum will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually raises player production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
CJ McCollum has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to getting T'ed up.
The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Knicks have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home court, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).