Phoenix @ Portland Picks & Props

Eric Gordon has attempted 11.6 shots per game this year, placing him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Eric Gordon has successfully made 3.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's converted from three overall this season when playing away from home. Eric Gordon has tallied 32.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 82nd percentile. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the away team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). With the home court advantage, the Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Deandre Ayton has tallied a measly 12.5 points per game this season, quite a bit less than his 17.4 points per game last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton slots into the 77th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a massive 2.4 fouls per game this year. The Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns).

Malcolm Brogdon has attempted 13.4 field goals per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 10.8 mark last season. Out of all players in the league, Malcolm Brogdon registers in the 80th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, logging 5.2 per game this year. This matchup is a difficult one for three-point shots; when the Suns are away from home, opposing teams have put up the 2nd-lowest three rate in the league this year (33.4%). The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Malcolm Brogdon places in the 78th percentile for getting to the foul line, posting a colossal 3.1 free throws per game this year.

Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 3.5 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. In terms of shooting, the Suns's poor 112.2 points per game places 7th-worst in the league over the last 10 games. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have averaged 51.4% on shots from the field (highest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, marking this as a positive matchup. The number of field goal attempts against Deandre Ayton has been very low (7.5 per game) when on his home court and squaring off against other starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Suns.

Devin Booker has accumulated 4.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year. In terms of shooting, the Suns's poor 112.2 points per game places 7th-worst in the league over the last 10 games. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 29.8% on threes (13th-weakest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, marking this as a hard matchup. The most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Suns. The Suns are expected to see a decline in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Trail Blazers).

Grayson Allen has sunk 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's made from downtown overall this year when playing on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Grayson Allen lands in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 33.3 minutes per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on shot attempts from the field (30th-best in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a positive matchup. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the away team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). With the home court advantage, the Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

In terms of shooting, the Suns's poor 112.2 points per game places 7th-worst in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PFs have compiled the 12th-lowest three rate in the league this year (29.6%). The most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Suns. The Suns are expected to see a decline in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Trail Blazers). Kevin Durant figures to suffer a reduction in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Toumani Camara has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns). Away from home, the Phoenix Suns have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (13.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Shaedon Sharpe has been on the court for an impressive 36.1 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 22.2 minutes per game last year. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 73.5% clip, Shaedon Sharpe's foul-shot prowess has increased this year to 85.5%. The matchup against Phoenix is a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.8 free throws per game this year when the Phoenix Suns are the visiting squad (29th-most in the NBA). Shaedon Sharpe will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance across the board.

The Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 0.9 three-pointers per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, designating this as a hard matchup. The Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns). Away from home, the Phoenix Suns have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (13.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Compared to last season's 35.4% mark, Drew Eubanks's 3-point performance has jumped this season to 100.0%. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the away team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). With the home court advantage, the Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Drew Eubanks has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 15.4% more than he's made over the course of the season. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing squads have attempted a measly 19.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games (3rd-least in the NBA).

Among all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons lands in the 96th percentile, putting up a monstrous 24.0 points per game while at home this year. Among all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons comes in at the 86th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 32.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Anfernee Simons has successfully made 6.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Anfernee Simons will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to improve stat production in all facets of the game.

Nassir Little has converted 55.8% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 16.1% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year. Nassir Little has committed 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the lowest-fouling players in the NBA (23rd percentile). The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the away team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). With the home court advantage, the Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Nassir Little has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 14.3% more than he's made overall this season.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Scoot Henderson has gone over 9.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.