Memphis @ Phoenix Picks & Props

The Grizzlies are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from competing against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Suns). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Memphis Grizzlies rank 1stworst in in the league with just 5.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 25 games, the other team has secured 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (9th-most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense). Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the league) against the Suns, struggling to draw fouls. Luke Kennard will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually worsens player production for all stats.

Kevin Durant has notched 28.1 points per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile -- among the league leaders by this standard. Kevin Durant has successfully made 49.0% of his shots from downtown this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. Kevin Durant has averaged 36.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. In terms of shooting, the Phoenix Suns's terrific 116.5 points per game while playing at home places highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 6.5 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies, identifying this as a positive matchup.

Bismack Biyombo has attempted 0.0 shots from downtown per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 6th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Bismack Biyombo places in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, posting a colossal 2.9 fouls per game while on the road this year. The Grizzlies are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from competing against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Suns). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Memphis Grizzlies rank 1stworst in in the league with just 5.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 25 games, the other team has secured 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (9th-most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense).

The Grizzlies are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from competing against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Suns). Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Memphis Grizzlies rank 1stworst in in the league with just 5.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 25 games, the other team has secured 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (9th-most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense). Ja Morant figures to suffer a reduction in productivity in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this game.

Out of all players in the league, Jusuf Nurkic rates in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, posting a monstrous 3.4 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. The Suns have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Suns have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from their home court, the Memphis Grizzlies have allowed the 9th-most offensive boards per game (10.8) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Devin Booker has sunk a measly 9.0 field goals per game this year, significantly less than his 10.4 mark last year. Among all players in the league, Devin Booker ranks in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 3.3 fouls per game this year. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have logged 17.0 points per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, branding this as a difficult matchup for offensive productivity. The Suns have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Suns have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Grayson Allen places in the 75th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a monstrous 2.3 fouls per game this year. The matchup against Memphis is a difficult one for shots from the field; when the Memphis Grizzlies are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 14th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.7). The Suns have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Suns have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from their home court, the Memphis Grizzlies have allowed the 9th-most offensive boards per game (10.8) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Marcus Smart has attempted 10.9 shots from the field per game while on the road this year, placing him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the league. Marcus Smart has averaged 29.5 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 76th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when it comes to three-point attempts. The matchup vs. the Suns is a good one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2). The 5th-fastest tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.

Santi Aldama has successfully made 55.4% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 9.4% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when it comes to three-point attempts. The 5th-fastest tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has sunk 56.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 9.7% more than he's made overall this season while on the road. Jaren Jackson Jr. has successfully made 3.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from downtown overall this year. Among all players in the league, Jaren Jackson Jr. lands in the 80th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 30.7 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when it comes to three-point attempts. The 5th-fastest tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.

In terms of shooting, the Phoenix Suns's terrific 116.5 points per game while playing at home places highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. This year, their opposition has tallied 87.1 shot attempts per game (6th-fewest in the league) vs. the Grizzlies, labeling this as a tough matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home city, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Phoenix Suns. Josh Okogie figures to see an increase in performance for all stats due to possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Bradley Beal has successfully made 7.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Bradley Beal has played 35.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 higher than he's played in all games this year. In terms of shooting, the Phoenix Suns's terrific 116.5 points per game while playing at home places highest in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home city, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Phoenix Suns. The matchup against Memphis may be a good one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Memphis Grizzlies are the visiting squad (26th-most in the league).

Vince Williams Jr. has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.