LA @ Portland Picks & Props

Dalano Banton has converted 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 more than he's sunk overall this year while at home. Dalano Banton has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 8.0 more than he's tallied in all games this year at home. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Dalano Banton has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 25.1% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Dalano Banton will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually improves player performance for all stats.

In terms of scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's unimpressive 107.7 points per game settles in as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. The rate of shots made against Ivica Zubac has been very low (50.0%) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Among all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons rates in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.2 fouls per game this year. In terms of scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's unimpressive 107.7 points per game settles in as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for three-point attempts; when the LA Clippers are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.1). The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a challenging one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have put up the 4th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.6%). The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA at home this year, which should decrease plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Kawhi Leonard stands to suffer a drop-off in productivity for all stats in light of playing away from home in this game.

Paul George has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The matchup vs. Portland is a difficult one for field goal attempts; when the Portland Trail Blazers have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have averaged the least shot attempts per game in the league this year (8.4). The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA at home this year, which should decrease plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

James Harden has played 34.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 94th percentile. When it comes to shooting, the Clippers's impressive 117.7 points per game away from home rates 6th-strongest in the league over the last 25 games. James Harden has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 9.8% higher than he's sunk overall this season. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 6.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the NBA).

Toumani Camara has sunk 53.8% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games at home, 6.8% more than he's made overall this season when playing at home. Toumani Camara has converted 46.2% of his three-pointers over the last 15 games at home, 10.8% more than he's sunk overall this season on his home court. Toumani Camara has been on the court for 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 6.2 more than he's been on the court for overall this year at home. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Clippers is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a massive 4.1 foul shots per game this year (9th-most in the league).

In comparison to last season's 36.7% mark, Amir Coffey's scoring efficiency has surged this season to 46.7%. The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA at home this year, which should decrease plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Amir Coffey will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a positive one for shots from the field; when the LA Clippers are away from home, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot for the 7th-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (45.6%). The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has converted 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Clippers are away from home (9th-most in the league). Scoot Henderson will likely see a rise in effectiveness in all stat categories due to holding the home court advantage in this game.

Terance Mann has sunk 56.9% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games on the road, 20.8% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year while playing on the road. When it comes to shooting, the Clippers's impressive 117.7 points per game away from home rates 6th-strongest in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a positive one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SGs have compiled the highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (51.5%). Terance Mann has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 15.9% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (8th-most in the league).

The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA at home this year, which should decrease plays for the LA Clippers. The Clippers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Norman Powell will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player production in all stat categories.

When it comes to shooting, the Clippers's impressive 117.7 points per game away from home rates 6th-strongest in the league over the last 25 games. The faceoff with Deandre Ayton comes in at only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs nailing a whopping 0.9 shots from downtown per game this year. Ivica Zubac has successfully made 84.1% of his free throws over the last 15 games on the road, 8.2% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year when playing away from home.

Kris Murray has made 50.8% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games at home, 6.4% more than he's put through the net overall this season while on his home court. Kris Murray has attempted 4.0 treys per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 1.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Kris Murray has been on the court for 29.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.4 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Kris Murray will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player performance for all stats.

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

Bones Hyland has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.