Portland @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Scoot Henderson has sunk 45.9% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games on the road, 11.9% more than he's made over the course of the season when playing on the road. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has sunk 4.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.8 higher than he's made overall this season.

Dalano Banton has attempted 15.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 9.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Dalano Banton has successfully made 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's made over the course of the year. Dalano Banton has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 18.9 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-most in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA on the road this year. The clash with Jonas Valanciunas measures in the 10th percentile with the other side's starting Cs scoring only 27.1% of their attempts from beyond the arc this year. The 3rd-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Trail Blazers. Deandre Ayton will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally lowers player production across the board.

Toumani Camara has sunk 50.6% of his shots from downtown over the last 15 games, 17.6% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. Toumani Camara has tallied 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 more than he's tallied in all games this year. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has converted 2.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Over the last 15 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Jonas Valanciunas has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. With respect to scoring, the Pelicans's subpar 107.4 points per game on their home court rates 8th-lowest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce plays for the Pelicans.

Jose Alvarado has successfully made 57.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 20.2% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the NBA at home with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Jose Alvarado has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 27.9% higher than he's converted in all games this season. Jose Alvarado will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts player performance for all stats.

Kris Murray has attempted 4.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Kris Murray has played 29.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.9 more than he's played in all games this season. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Kris Murray has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 20.0% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season on the road.

Herbert Jones has successfully made 53.1% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 11.4% more than he's made over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Herbert Jones slots into the 75th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 29.4 minutes per game at home this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goals (best in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, branding this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the NBA at home with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Herbert Jones has successfully made an impressive 86.7% of his free throw attempts this year, significantly more than his 73.1 mark last year.

The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA on the road this year. The 3rd-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Trail Blazers. Anfernee Simons will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen stat production for all stats.

CJ McCollum has made 3.2 threes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile among all players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the NBA at home with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the league). CJ McCollum will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally increases stat production across the board.

With respect to scoring, the Pelicans's subpar 107.4 points per game on their home court rates 8th-lowest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Portland is a hard one; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (12.1). The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce plays for the Pelicans. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Brandon Ingram has converted 41.3% of his shots from behind the three-point arc on his home court this year, putting him in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. Brandon Ingram has averaged 33.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goals (best in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, branding this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the NBA at home with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram slots into the 94th percentile for drawing fouls, logging an enormous 5.1 free throw attempts per game this year.

Zion Williamson has registered 26.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.1 more than he's registered in all games this season. Zion Williamson has successfully made 100.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games at home, 37.5% higher than he's converted in all games this year on his home court. Zion Williamson has tallied 30.1 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 4th-best in in the NBA at home with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Zion Williamson has attempted 8.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this year.

Jabari Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Duop Reath has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Naji Marshall has not yet played a game this season.

Larry Nance Jr. has not yet played a game this season.