Portland @ Houston Picks & Props

Cam Whitmore has attempted 9.6 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Cam Whitmore has attempted 4.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Cam Whitmore has played 22.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 more than he's played over the course of the season. This matchup is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Portland Trail Blazers are away from home, the other team has shot for the lowest three percentage in the league this year (33.5%). The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.

Out of all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton lands in the 6th percentile for 3-point attempts when playing on the road, registering 0.0 per game this year. The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Rockets have given up the 4th-most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, their opposition has attempted 26.9 free throws per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe. Deandre Ayton will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally decreases stat production across the board.

In contrast to last year's 22.1 clip, Jalen Green's points per game have dropped this year to 17.1. The Rockets rank as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. Without the home court advantage, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 6.1 mark, Jalen Green's number of free throws has tailed off this year to 4.4 free throws per game.

The matchup against the Rockets is a challenging one for threes; opposing squads have compiled the 2nd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (33.9%). The 9th-most up-tempo tempo visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has converted 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's made in all games this year.

The Rockets rank as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 12th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (29.6%). Without the home court advantage, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Malcolm Brogdon has tallied 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 12.8 points per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, labeling this as a challenging matchup for offensive output. The Rockets have given up the 4th-most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Houston may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted just 1.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Houston Rockets are at home (15th-least in the NBA).

Jeff Green has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 0.2 more than he's averaged in all games this season at home. The Rockets rank as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 12th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (29.6%). Without the home court advantage, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Anfernee Simons has converted 3.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league. Anfernee Simons has tallied 30.8 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 9th-most up-tempo tempo visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Amen Thompson has sunk 53.5% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 9.2% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Amen Thompson has averaged 20.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 more than he's averaged in all games this year. This matchup is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Portland Trail Blazers are away from home, the other team has shot for the lowest three percentage in the league this year (33.5%). The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the 9th-quickest pace away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet measures in the 96th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 35.6 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the 9th-quickest pace away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank 1stbest in in the league with 14.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 6.5 foul shots per game (29th-most in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

Compared to last year's 39.5% mark, Dillon Brooks's shooting efficiency has jumped this year to 46.7%. Dillon Brooks has successfully made 2.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 more than he's made overall this year while on his home court. Dillon Brooks has been on the court for 30.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the 9th-quickest pace away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Alperen Sengun has attempted 19.8 shots per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 4.7 more than he's attempted overall this season at home. Alperen Sengun has averaged 31.9 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The clash with Deandre Ayton places in just the 97th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs logging a monstrous 17.0 points per game this year when they have the home court advantage. The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the 9th-quickest pace away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Jabari Walker has converted 52.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 5.9% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Jabari Walker has made 41.9% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 13.5% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Jabari Walker has averaged 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The 9th-most up-tempo tempo visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

Jerami Grant has attempted 18.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Jerami Grant has converted 2.1 3-pointers per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant lands in the 85th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 32.0 minutes per game on the road this year. The 9th-most up-tempo tempo visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

Aaron Holiday has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

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

Toumani Camara has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.