James Harden Points Prop is currently Over/Under 15.5 (+114/-155).
Pros
- James Harden has played 34.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 95th percentile.
- The Clippers check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA away from home this year.
- Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden places in the 95th percentile for foul shots made, compiling a monstrous 4.2 per game this year.
Cons
- Relative to last year’s 20.9 clip, James Harden’s points per game have fallen this year to 17.0.
- This year, opposing starting PGs have totaled 11.3 field goal attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, creating a tough matchup.
- The 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the LA Clippers.
- The LA Clippers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Hornets).
- Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers rank 4thworst in in the league with a mere 8.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
Prop Projection: James Harden is projected for 16.3 Points