Minnesota @ Portland Picks & Props

Matisse Thybulle has sunk a mere 35.2% of his shots from the field this year, significantly less than his 41.1 rate last year. Matisse Thybulle has averaged 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. In regard to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's unimpressive 108.2 points per game ranks 2nd-weakest in the NBA this year. The slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves).

Compared to last season's 1.2 clip, Monte Morris's personal fouls per game have decreased this season to 0.4. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense).

Jabari Walker has converted 53.2% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games at home, 7.2% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season with the home court advantage. Jabari Walker has made 50.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 15 games at home, 9.8% more than he's converted from downtown overall this year with the home court advantage. Jabari Walker has played 28.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.4 more than he's played in all games this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, their opposition has captured 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate bonus chances for offense).

In regard to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's unimpressive 108.2 points per game ranks 2nd-weakest in the NBA this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on shots from the field (15th-weakest in the league) against the Timberwolves, identifying this as a tough matchup. The slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). The matchup against the Timberwolves may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 2.2 free throws per game over the last 20 games (13th-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant places in the 92nd percentile, tallying a monstrous 21.7 points per game this year. Jerami Grant has made 2.1 treys per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the league. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, their opposition has captured 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate bonus chances for offense). Jerami Grant has attempted 9.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.

Anthony Edwards has accumulated 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated in all games this season on the road. The least up-tempo pace road team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Anthony Edwards is expected to experience a decrease in production across the board considering playing away from home in this contest.

Compared to last season's 1.1 rate, Naz Reid's three-point shots scored have increased this season to 1.9 per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense).

In regard to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's unimpressive 108.2 points per game ranks 2nd-weakest in the NBA this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have shot 40.6% on field goals (13th-worst in the league) against the Timberwolves, resulting in a tough matchup. The slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves). This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Scoot Henderson has tallied 19.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 more than he's tallied overall this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, their opposition has captured 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate bonus chances for offense). Scoot Henderson has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 9.7% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season while playing at home. Scoot Henderson is expected to see an increase in performance in all facets of the game considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Deandre Ayton has converted 9.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.8 higher than he's sunk in all games this season while on his home court. Deandre Ayton has been on the court for 32.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 85th percentile. Compared to last year's 2.9 clip, Deandre Ayton's personal fouls per game have declined this year to 2.2. The showdown with Rudy Gobert rates in the 100th percentile with the opposition's starting Cs converting an enormous 34.1% of their 3-pointers this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Mike Conley has converted 2.3 threes per game this year, placing him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Mike Conley lands in the 75th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 29.0 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense). Mike Conley has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 9.6% more than he's put through the net in all games this season away from home.

Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 22.5 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile. Karl-Anthony Towns has made 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 0.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.8 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels places in the 75th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 28.7 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense). Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (24th-highest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 72.1% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 6.8% more than he's put through the net overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert registers in the 90th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 33.4 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. The matchup vs. Deandre Ayton is a favorable one; he has allowed a monstrous 16.0 points per game when facing opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense).

Kyle Anderson has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

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

Dalano Banton has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.