Brooklyn @ Portland Picks & Props

The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The Nets have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 25 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the league to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Mikal Bridges will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player production in all stat categories.

In regard to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 107.3 points per game places fewest in the league this year. This year when they are at home, opposing starting PFs have posted 11.4 points per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making this a tough matchup for offensive efficiency. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from facing the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Brooklyn Nets). Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Nets (maintaining possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense). The matchup against Brooklyn is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a mere 1.9 foul shots per game this year when the Nets are the visiting team (15th-least in the league).

Out of all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton comes in at the 100th percentile for three-point efficiency on his home court with a an outstanding 100.0% rate since the start of last season. Deandre Ayton has played 31.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Nets is a difficult one for scoring; opposing squads have put up the 8th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA over the last 5 games (45.3%). The Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank 15thbest in in the league when playing at home with 14.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In regard to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 107.3 points per game places fewest in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from facing the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Brooklyn Nets). Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Nets (maintaining possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant lands in the 90th percentile, putting up a colossal 21.1 points per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Jerami Grant places in the 89th percentile for threes drained, putting up 2.3 per game this year. Jerami Grant has been on the court for 33.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 90th percentile. The Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank 15thbest in in the league when playing at home with 14.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Nic Claxton has sunk 71.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 7.4% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Compared to last season's 0.0% mark, Nic Claxton's 3-point ability has spiked this season to 100.0%. Nic Claxton has played 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.0 more than he's played over the course of the year. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to see a rise in plays today from competing against the 10th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Compared to last year's 44.1% mark, Anfernee Simons's shooting prowess has declined this year to 38.6%. Anfernee Simons has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (79th percentile). In regard to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 107.3 points per game places fewest in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from facing the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Brooklyn Nets). Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Nets (maintaining possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the NBA, Cam Thomas registers in the 81st percentile for technical fouls, posting a whopping 0.1 fouls per game this year. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The Nets have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 25 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the league to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Cam Thomas will likely experience a decrease in output for all stats considering being on the road in this contest.

Spencer Dinwiddie has played 29.9 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to see a rise in plays today from competing against the 10th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Spencer Dinwiddie has made 86.7% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 10.7% higher than he's made overall this year. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the NBA).

Dorian Finney-Smith has converted 30.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 10.5% lower than he's sunk in all games this season. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 29.6% on 3-pointers (12th-weakest in the league) against the Trail Blazers, branding this as a tough matchup. The Nets have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 25 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the league to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Cameron Johnson has successfully made 2.5 3-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to see a rise in plays today from competing against the 10th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Royce O'Neale has not yet played a game this season.

Toumani Camara has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

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

Duop Reath has gone over 11.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Dennis Smith Jr. has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.