Minnesota @ Portland Picks & Props

The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have shot 40.6% on shots from the field (13th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, creating a tough matchup. The most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from competing against the most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.4 free throws per game this year (6th-least in the NBA).

Scoot Henderson has compiled 17.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 higher than he's compiled in all games this season. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense). Scoot Henderson has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 10.4% more than he's converted in all games this season when playing at home. This year, their opposition has attempted 22.0 free throws per game (9th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.

Deandre Ayton has scored 18.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's scored overall this year. Deandre Ayton has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. Deandre Ayton has accumulated a mere 0.0 technical fouls per game this season, significantly less than his 0.1 technicals per game last season. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense).

Anthony Edwards has been called for 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he's been called for in all games this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games away from home. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 2.2 free throws per game over the last 20 games (13th-least in the NBA).

Among all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons registers in the 85th percentile for technical fouls, compiling a whopping 0.1 fouls per game this year. The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a hard one for scoring; the other team's starting PGs have posted the 15th-lowest FG% in the league this year (39.8%). The most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from competing against the most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves).

Monte Morris has successfully made 36.4% of his three-point attempts since the start of last season, placing him in the 75th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Monte Morris places in the 4th percentile for personal fouls, posting a mere 0.3 fouls per game away from his home court this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games. While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Monte Morris measures in the 25th percentile for missed foul shot attempts on the road, totaling only 0.1 per game this year.

Jaden McDaniels has sunk 51.0% of his field goal attempts while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 75th percentile out of all players in the league. Jaden McDaniels has averaged 28.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 75th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games. While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.9 free throws per game over the last 5 games (24th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the league, Naz Reid measures in the 81st percentile for three-pointers sunk, averaging 1.9 per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games. While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Walker slots into the 76th percentile for three-point efficiency at home with a a very good 40.2% rate this year. Jabari Walker has been on the court for 30.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 7.0 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season at home. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense). Jabari Walker has sunk 88.9% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 13.6% more than he's made overall this season.

Rudy Gobert has averaged 33.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 90th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games. When guarding opposing starting Cs, Deandre Ayton places in the 100th percentile with a colossal 2.5 threes attempted against him per game this year. While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Rudy Gobert has attempted 6.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Karl-Anthony Towns has notched 22.7 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile. Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns places in the 89th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 33.1 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games. While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns rates in the 92nd percentile for free throws scored when playing away from home, registering a whopping 3.9 per game this year.

Jerami Grant has posted 28.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.5 higher than he's posted over the course of the season. Jerami Grant has successfully made 2.2 shots from downtown per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 84th percentile among all players in the league. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense). Jerami Grant has attempted 13.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Mike Conley has made 44.0% of his shots from downtown while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Mike Conley has been on the court for 29.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 76th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games. While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Mike Conley has sunk a whopping 90.8% of his foul shots this year, a big improvement over his 82.8 rate last year.

Matisse Thybulle has been on the court for 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for three-pointers; when the Timberwolves are on the road, opposing starting SGs have tallied the 27th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.6). The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense). Matisse Thybulle has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 30.0% more than he's converted in all games this season while playing at home.

Kyle Anderson has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Duop Reath has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.