Portland @ LA Picks & Props

Anfernee Simons has accumulated 2.3 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (78th percentile). The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The LA Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should reduce plays for the Trail Blazers. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the league) against the LA Clippers (saving possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. the LA Clippers is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 1.6 free throws per game this year (15th-least in the league).

The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 4.7 3-point attempts per game (14th-fewest in the league) against the LA Clippers, designating this as a difficult matchup. The LA Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should reduce plays for the Trail Blazers. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the league) against the LA Clippers (saving possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense). Shaedon Sharpe is expected to experience a decrease in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this game.

Daniel Theis has made 50.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 12.5% more than he's made from downtown in all games this year with the home court advantage. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have totaled 9.5 3-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, resulting in a difficult matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 13 games away from their home stadium, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Daniel Theis should get a boost in output across the board on account of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

This year, opposing teams have tallied 38.7 baskets per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, designating this as a tough matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 13 games while playing on the road. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 14thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games. Scoot Henderson has attempted 3.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. This matchup is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing clubs have attempted a mere 21.2 foul shots per game when the LA Clippers are on the road this year (10th-least in the league).

Jabari Walker has made just 10.0% of his attempts from downtown this year, a sizeable decrease from his 27.5 mark last year. Jabari Walker has attempted a lowly 1.5 shots from downtown per game this year, significantly lower than his 1.0 rate last year. The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The LA Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should reduce plays for the Trail Blazers. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the league) against the LA Clippers (saving possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the league, Toumani Camara places in the 86th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 2.8 fouls per game at home this year. The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 0.9 three-pointers per game (14th-fewest in the league) against the LA Clippers, identifying this as a hard matchup. The LA Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should reduce plays for the Trail Blazers. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have captured 11.6 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the league) against the LA Clippers (saving possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 33.2 minutes per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 13 games away from their home stadium, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.7 free throws per game (27th-highest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it easy to draw fouls. James Harden will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts stat production for all stats.

In comparison to last season's 18.3 rate, Norman Powell's points per game have increased this season to 14.2. In comparison to last season's 38.8% mark, Norman Powell's 3-point ability has jumped this season to 47.5%. Norman Powell has averaged an impressive 26.1 minutes per game this season, significantly more than his 26.6 minutes per game last season. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have totaled 9.5 3-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, resulting in a difficult matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 13 games away from their home stadium, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers.

Matisse Thybulle has averaged 29.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 6.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season at home. Among all players in the league, Matisse Thybulle rates in the 21st percentile for personal fouls, posting only 1.2 fouls per game this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Clippers are the visiting team, opposing starting SFs have averaged the 28th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 13 games while playing on the road. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 14thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 13 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Paul George slots into the 98th percentile for 3-pointers scored while on the road, totaling 3.2 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Paul George registers in the 97th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 35.3 minutes per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 13 games away from their home stadium, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Paul George will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise stat production across the board.

As it relates to offense, the LA Clippers's poor 111.2 points per game when playing on the road comes in as the 6th-worst in the NBA this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 3.5 3-point attempts per game (11th-lowest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, creating a tough matchup. The LA Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have grabbed 12.9 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers (lengthening possessions that can result in more chances for offense). In contrast to last year's 4.8 mark, Kawhi Leonard's foul shots sunk have fallen this year to 3.3 per game.

Ivica Zubac has converted an impressive 70.4% of his field goal attempts this year, significantly higher than his 65.0 rate last year. The matchup against Portland is a good one; when the Portland Trail Blazers are the visiting team, they have given up the 28th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting Cs this year (17.2). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 13 games away from their home stadium, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Ivica Zubac has attempted 3.7 free throws per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 2.9 rate last season.

This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 50.0% on shot attempts from the field (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, designating this as a favorable matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 13 games away from their home stadium, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Terance Mann will likely see a rise in production for all stats as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Russell Westbrook has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Kris Murray has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.