Cleveland @ Memphis Picks & Props

Xavier Tillman has averaged 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 6.5 more than he's averaged overall this year at home. The Grizzlies have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, opposing clubs have secured 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create bonus chances for offense). Xavier Tillman will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.

The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup against Cleveland is a difficult one; when the Cleveland Cavaliers are the visiting squad, they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the league to the other team's starting PFs this year (13.5). The 5th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. The Cavaliers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court, which should decrease plays for the Grizzlies.

Donovan Mitchell has tallied 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 0.8 higher than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The matchup vs. Memphis is a challenging one; when the Grizzlies are on their home court, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SGs this year (9.9). The 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Cavaliers. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers. With respect to getting to the foul line, the Cavaliers's poor 21.1 foul shot attempts per game ranks 5th-worst in the league this year.

Evan Mobley has been on the court for 32.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 86th percentile. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense). Evan Mobley has made 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 higher than he's converted in all games this season while playing away from home. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.6 foul shots per game (26th-highest in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Max Strus has attempted 7.6 shots from downtown per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Max Strus has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 88th percentile. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 15.8 points per game (22nd-highest in the NBA) against the Grizzlies, creating a positive matchup for offensive efficiency. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense).

Vince Williams Jr. has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he's been called for in all games this season. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a hard one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (12.1). The 5th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. The Cavaliers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court, which should decrease plays for the Grizzlies.

Darius Garland has attempted 19.8 shots per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 3.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year on the road. Darius Garland has converted 2.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's converted over the course of the year. Darius Garland has averaged 33.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have averaged 22.8 points per game (29th-most in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, marking this as a positive matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Dean Wade has sunk 64.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 26.3% higher than he's converted in all games this season when playing on the road. Dean Wade has converted 61.7% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 25.2% higher than he's converted from three overall this season while on the road. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense). This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.6 foul shots per game (26th-highest in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Caris LeVert has attempted 5.5 3-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense). Caris LeVert has attempted 3.3 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 84th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup vs. the Grizzlies may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the other team has attempted a measly 17.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Grizzlies are playing at home (2nd-least in the league).

Jaren Jackson Jr. has attempted 20.9 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 4.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Jaren Jackson Jr. has attempted 7.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 2.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this season at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. places in the 84th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 31.8 minutes per game this year. The Grizzlies have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, opposing clubs have secured 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create bonus chances for offense).

Jarrett Allen has attempted 13.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's attempted overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Jarrett Allen comes in at the 79th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 30.2 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense). Jarrett Allen has attempted 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year.

The matchup against the Cavaliers is a favorable one for threes; opposing starting PGs have posted the 29th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (41.4%). The Grizzlies have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, opposing clubs have secured 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create bonus chances for offense). Scotty Pippen Jr. figures to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game considering holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

John Konchar has played 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.3 more than he's played over the course of the year. The Grizzlies have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, opposing clubs have secured 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create bonus chances for offense). The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 2.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games (21st-most in the league). John Konchar will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

Georges Niang has gone over 7.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

David Roddy has gone over 8.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Isaac Okoro has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.