Ochai Agbaji has compiled 1.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.9 more than he's compiled in all games this season on the road.The Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the New Orleans Pelicans).The Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, opposing teams have brought down 7.4 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the Pelicans (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate added opportunities for offense).Ochai Agbaji will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves stat production in all stat categories.
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