Portland @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Shaedon Sharpe has converted 3.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year without the home court advantage. Among all players in the league, Shaedon Sharpe slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 35.0 minutes per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Suns may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing clubs have attempted a measly 19.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games (least in the NBA).

Relative to last season's 5.2 clip, Eric Gordon's shot attempts from beyond the arc have jumped this season to 6.6 per game. Among all players in the league, Eric Gordon lands in the 81st percentile for playing time, registering a massive 31.5 minutes per game while at home this year. As it relates to offense, the Suns's superb 116.8 points per game while playing at home rates 4th-strongest in the NBA over the last 17 games. This matchup is a challenging one for three-point shots; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, opposing clubs have tallied the least three-pointers per game in the league against them this year (9.7). Eric Gordon has sunk 94.4% of his foul shot attempts over the last 6 games at home, 15.3% more than he's converted in all games this season with the home court advantage.

Among all players in the NBA, Moses Brown places in the 2nd percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc without the home court advantage, tallying 0.0 per game since the start of last season. Moses Brown has played 8.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the least-utilized plays in the league: 24th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.7 points per game as the away team rates weakest in the league over the last 10 games. The 2nd-slowest tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Phoenix Suns have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Trail Blazers.

As it relates to offense, the Suns's superb 116.8 points per game while playing at home rates 4th-strongest in the NBA over the last 17 games. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on shots from the field (30th-best in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, creating a favorable matchup. Bradley Beal has attempted 4.8 free throws per game over the last 8 games playing at home, 1.3 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (23rd-most in the league). Bradley Beal figures to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Among all players in the league, Jusuf Nurkic registers in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a monstrous 3.5 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Suns. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Suns have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Chimezie Metu has successfully made 56.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 5.8% more than he's converted overall this year. Chimezie Metu has committed 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (17th percentile). As it relates to offense, the Suns's superb 116.8 points per game while playing at home rates 4th-strongest in the NBA over the last 17 games. Chimezie Metu has successfully made 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Chimezie Metu will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance in all facets of the game.

As it relates to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.7 points per game as the away team rates weakest in the league over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The 2nd-slowest tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Phoenix Suns have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Trail Blazers. The Suns have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

As it relates to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.7 points per game as the away team rates weakest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a tough one for threes; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 13th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.1%). The 2nd-slowest tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Phoenix Suns have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Trail Blazers. The Suns have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 29.6% on 3-pointers (12th-worst in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, resulting in a tough matchup. The least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Suns. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Suns have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Grayson Allen has successfully made 3.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Grayson Allen has averaged 33.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 86th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Suns's superb 116.8 points per game while playing at home rates 4th-strongest in the NBA over the last 17 games. Grayson Allen has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 12.3% higher than he's converted overall this year. Grayson Allen figures to see a spike in performance in all facets of the game as a result of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Devin Booker has been on the court for 36.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. As it relates to offense, the Suns's superb 116.8 points per game while playing at home rates 4th-strongest in the NBA over the last 17 games. Devin Booker has made a whopping 6.8 free throws per game this season, significantly higher than his 5.7 rate last season. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the league). Devin Booker figures to see a spike in output in all facets of the game in light of holding the home court advantage in this game.

Jabari Walker has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.