Houston @ Memphis Picks & Props

This matchup is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing squads have totaled the 10th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (35.8). The 7th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have attempted 27.4 free throws per game (highest in the league) against the Rockets, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Vince Williams Jr. has made 2.2 treys per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he's made from three overall this season. Vince Williams Jr. has been on the court for 35.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.0 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. When it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 2.4 threes per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, marking this as a positive matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Rockets).

John Konchar has been on the court for 28.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.7 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. When it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Rockets). Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing teams have brought down 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense). John Konchar has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% more than he's converted overall this season while playing at home.

The 7th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

Amen Thompson has sunk 58.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 8.0% higher than he's converted in all games this season without the home court advantage. Amen Thompson has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.6 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The matchup vs. Memphis is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Memphis Grizzlies have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.0). The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Aaron Holiday has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's been called for over the course of the year. As it relates to shooting, the Rockets's feeble 108.2 points per game measures as the 4th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are away from home, opposing squads have averaged 39.6% on 3-pointers (2nd-best in the NBA) against the Memphis Grizzlies, designating this as a good matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Rockets. Aaron Holiday will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce stat production in all facets of the game.

Jalen Green has attempted 17.3 field goals per game over the last 15 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Green comes in at the 90th percentile for shot attempts from downtown away from home, averaging 6.2 per game this year. Jalen Green has tallied 30.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 81st percentile. The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Derrick Rose has successfully made 58.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 18.4% higher than he's made over the course of the season. Derrick Rose has tallied 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least least-whistled players in the NBA (18th percentile). When it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Rockets). Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing teams have brought down 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense).

Santi Aldama has attempted 7.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Santi Aldama has played 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.3 more than he's played over the course of the year at home. When it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Rockets). Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing teams have brought down 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense).

Jabari Smith Jr. has converted 39.5% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 12.5% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season when playing away from home. Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 83rd percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 31.6 minutes per game this year. The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. When playing at home, the Memphis Grizzlies have given up the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.5) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Compared to last season's 5.9 clip, Alperen Sengun's field goals hit have jumped this season to 8.4 per game. Alperen Sengun has made 50.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 18.3% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Alperen Sengun has tallied 32.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 87th percentile. The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Dillon Brooks has successfully made 3.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's converted overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks ranks in the 83rd percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 31.3 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Memphis is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Grizzlies are at home, the other team's starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.3). The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has attempted 21.1 shots per game over the last 15 games, 3.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been on the court for 31.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 85th percentile. When it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The clash with Alperen Sengun places in only the 93rd percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs logging an enormous 16.7 points per game this year when they are playing at home. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Rockets).

Jeff Green has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Ziaire Williams has not yet played a game this season.

Jacob Gilyard has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.