Houston @ Portland Picks & Props

Duop Reath has sunk 5.6 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's made overall this year. Duop Reath has attempted 5.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Duop Reath has played 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's played overall this season. The matchup against Alperen Sengun is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 2.2 3-pointers per game (90th percentile). The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Among all players in the league, Anfernee Simons measures in the 77th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a massive 2.2 fouls per game this year. With respect to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 99.8 points per game while playing at home ranks 2nd-lowest in the league over the last 5 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games.

Dalano Banton has attempted 11.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Dalano Banton has attempted 4.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 30thbest in in the league while at home with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year. Dalano Banton will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Amen Thompson has attempted 8.2 field goals per game over the last 15 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Amen Thompson has played 25.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.0 higher than he's played overall this season. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Dillon Brooks has attempted 5.0 3-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 81st percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 31.5 minutes per game this year. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Jalen Green has attempted 21.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jalen Green has averaged 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he's averaged overall this season. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on shots from the field (30th-best in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, branding this as a good matchup. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Kris Murray has converted 51.9% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games at home, 9.1% more than he's sunk overall this season playing at home. Kris Murray has attempted 3.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's attempted overall this year. Kris Murray has averaged 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.0 more than he's averaged in all games this season. The matchup against Houston is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Rockets are on the road, opposing starting SFs have averaged the 28th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Rockets check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for threes; the opposing team's starting PFs have posted the 27th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.6%). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Houston Rockets. Jabari Smith Jr. will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player performance in all stat categories.

Fred VanVleet has tallied 36.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 99th percentile. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 6.5 free throws per game (29th-most in the league) against the Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Toumani Camara has committed 2.2 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. With respect to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 99.8 points per game while playing at home ranks 2nd-lowest in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 21.7% on three-pointers (30th-weakest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games.

Alperen Sengun has made 9.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's sunk in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Alperen Sengun slots into the 85th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 32.2 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. Duop Reath is a strong one for scoring; when Reath is at home other starting Cs this year, they have sunk an enormous 63.1% of their shots from the field (97th percentile). The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Cam Whitmore has gone over 12.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jerami Grant has gone over 19.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Rayan Rupert has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Matisse Thybulle has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.