Portland @ Dallas Picks & Props

Compared to last year's 7.8 mark, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s shots from behind the three-point arc have surged this year to 9.1 per game. As it relates to shooting, the Mavericks's remarkable 118.3 points per game comes in as the 7th-strongest in the league this year. This year when they are at home, the other team has averaged 9.8 threes per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup. The 5th-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. In contrast to last season's 77.0% rate, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s free-throw prowess has jumped this season to 90.2%.

Grant Williams has converted 1.9 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. As it relates to shooting, the Mavericks's remarkable 118.3 points per game comes in as the 7th-strongest in the league this year. This year when they are at home, the other team has averaged 9.8 threes per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup. The 5th-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. Grant Williams will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player performance across the board.

Among all players in the league, Josh Green slots into the 16th percentile for scoring efficiency with a a poor 37.5% rate this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 12.1 points per game (14th-lowest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should decrease opportunities for the Mavericks. The Mavericks rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). When playing away from home, the Trail Blazers have allowed the most offensive boards per game (13.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jerami Grant has sunk 2.4 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant places in the 89th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 33.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 16.0 shot attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, resulting in a good matchup. The Mavericks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Kyrie Irving has made 3.1 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 9 games at home, 0.7 more than he's made over the course of the season at home. Kyrie Irving has tallied 38.1 minutes per game over the last 9 games while playing at home, 5.1 higher than he's tallied overall this season at home. As it relates to shooting, the Mavericks's remarkable 118.3 points per game comes in as the 7th-strongest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a positive one for field goals; opposing starting SGs have shot for the 30th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (51.5%). The 5th-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

Toumani Camara has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (86th percentile). When it comes to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 106.9 points per game while playing on the road ranks worst in the NBA this year. The matchup against Dallas is a challenging one for 3-point shots; when the Mavericks are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the 15th-least three-point shots per game in the league this year (0.8). The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. While playing at home, the Dallas Mavericks have given up the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (12.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last year's 16.9 rate, Anfernee Simons's shots taken have risen this year to 20.7 per game. Anfernee Simons has attempted 9.6 3-pointers per game this year, ranking in the 100th percentile among all players in the league. Anfernee Simons has tallied 34.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 91st percentile. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have totaled 2.8 3-pointers per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, branding this as a strong matchup. The Mavericks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Malcolm Brogdon has sunk 7.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Malcolm Brogdon has converted 3.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted in all games this year. The Mavericks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing clubs have attempted 21.6 foul shots per game (6th-fewest in the league) against the Mavericks, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Derrick Jones Jr. has attempted 10.2 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. As it relates to shooting, the Mavericks's remarkable 118.3 points per game comes in as the 7th-strongest in the league this year. The 5th-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. Derrick Jones Jr. has attempted 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Derrick Jones Jr. will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player performance across the board.

Out of all players in the league, Luka Doncic rates in the 100th percentile, tallying an enormous 33.4 points per game this year. Luka Doncic has attempted 10.6 shots from downtown per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 8.2 mark last year. Among all players in the league, Luka Doncic registers in the 99th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 36.9 minutes per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Mavericks's remarkable 118.3 points per game comes in as the 7th-strongest in the league this year. The 5th-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

Shaedon Sharpe has sunk 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's converted from three in all games this year while playing away from home. Out of all players in the league, Shaedon Sharpe places in the 92nd percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 34.4 minutes per game this year. The Mavericks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Shaedon Sharpe has sunk 3.2 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Dwight Powell has gone over 3.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Jabari Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Duop Reath has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.