D'Angelo Russell Points Prop is currently Over/Under 17.5 (-125/-109).
Key Factors
Favors Over
D'Angelo Russell has notched 23.1 points per game over the last 10 games, 6.2 more than he's notched in all games this season.
D'Angelo Russell has successfully made 3.8 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.3 higher than he's made from three overall this season.
D'Angelo Russell has played 36.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.8 more than he's played over the course of the year.
In terms of scoring, the Los Angeles Lakers's superb 124.3 points per game rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 10 games.
The Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 20 games.
Favors Under
D'Angelo Russell has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (96th percentile).
The matchup vs. the Hornets is a difficult one for shots from the field; opposing starting PGs have averaged the 15th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.3).
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-most lethargic pace home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Hornets).
Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year.
Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (7th-highest in the league) vs. the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can generate more chances for offense).