Dallas @ Portland Picks & Props

Toumani Camara has missed 3.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's missed from 3-point range over the course of the year. Toumani Camara has accumulated 4.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's accumulated overall this year. The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SFs have put up 8.7 points per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive output. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA while at home this year.

Jerami Grant has put up 22.1 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 91st percentile. Jerami Grant has made 56.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 15.5% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this year. Jerami Grant has averaged 34.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 94th percentile. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 15.8 field goal attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, branding this as a favorable matchup. The Mavericks have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league away from their home city this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

The matchup against Portland is a challenging one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Trail Blazers are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 10th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (4.9). The Dallas Mavericks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks rank 6thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Luka Doncic has attempted a measly 8.0 free throws per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 10.5 rate last year. Luka Doncic should suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories in light of being on the road in this matchup.

Grant Williams has converted 2.3 3-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile among all players in the league. When it comes to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's terrific 124.0 points per game comes in as the 5th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 5th-fastest tempo road team in the league this year has been the Mavericks. With the home court advantage, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Portland may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 5.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Portland Trail Blazers are playing at home (25th-most in the NBA).

This year when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 2.7 three attempts per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, resulting in a challenging matchup. The Dallas Mavericks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks rank 6thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (6th-fewest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Derrick Jones Jr. figures to see a decline in productivity in all stat categories in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Among all players in the league, Shaedon Sharpe places in the 84th percentile for shots taken playing at home, totaling 14.4 per game this year. Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 8.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Shaedon Sharpe has been on the court for a whopping 36.2 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 21.8 minutes per game last season. The matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.2). The Mavericks have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league away from their home city this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA while at home this year. This year, the other team has nabbed 12.0 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Mavericks (continuing possessions that can produce added opportunities for offense). Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.7 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Mavericks, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

This matchup is a good one for shots from the field; when the Trail Blazers are on their home court, opposing squads have posted the 2nd-highest field goal percentage in the NBA against them this year (51.4%). The Dallas Mavericks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks rank 6thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Tim Hardaway Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to worsen player performance in all facets of the game.

Dante Exum has scored 16.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 9.1 higher than he's scored in all games this year. Dante Exum has sunk 57.9% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 26.3% higher than he's converted from three in all games this season. Dante Exum has averaged 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.9 higher than he's averaged overall this year. When it comes to shooting, the Dallas Mavericks's terrific 124.0 points per game comes in as the 5th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a positive one for field goals; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 30th-most baskets per game in the NBA this year (6.7).

Deandre Ayton has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (79th percentile). The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA while at home this year. This year, the other team has nabbed 12.0 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Mavericks (continuing possessions that can produce added opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the NBA, Dereck Lively II measures in the 95th percentile for personal fouls, registering a monstrous 3.2 fouls per game this year. The Dallas Mavericks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks rank 6thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting Cs have attempted a measly 0.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (15th-least in the league). Dereck Lively II will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.

The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA while at home this year. This year, the other team has nabbed 12.0 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Mavericks (continuing possessions that can produce added opportunities for offense).

Scoot Henderson has gone over 10.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Jabari Walker has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.