New Orleans @ Portland props

Rayan Rupert has made 1.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. Rayan Rupert has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 16.9 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Rayan Rupert has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 18.2% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Rayan Rupert will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to increase stat production across the board.

Herbert Jones has made 39.9% of his attempts from downtown this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Herbert Jones has been on the court for 37.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Pelicans have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. Herbert Jones has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 12.1% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.9 free throws per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the league).

Trey Murphy III has attempted 9.4 treys per game over the last 10 games while playing on the road, 1.6 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Trey Murphy III has played 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 higher than he's played in all games this year. The Pelicans have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on field goals (highest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, identifying this as a good matchup. Trey Murphy III has sunk 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's sunk overall this season.

The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against Jonas Valanciunas is a challenging one for three-point shots; when Valanciunas is away from his home court and guarding other starting Cs this year, they have successfully made a mere 20.9% of their 3-pointers (7th percentile). The 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The matchup vs. Jonas Valanciunas is a hard one for getting to the foul line; when Valanciunas is on the visiting team and matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a measly 3.1 free throws per game (23rd percentile).

Larry Nance Jr. has made 43.8% of his attempts from downtown while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Larry Nance Jr. has tallied 25.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.0 more than he's tallied over the course of the season on the road. The Pelicans have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. Larry Nance Jr. has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 30.1% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.

Scoot Henderson has attempted 16.0 shots per game over the last 10 games, 3.5 more than he's attempted overall this season. Scoot Henderson has sunk 2.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year. Scoot Henderson has tallied 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 7.1 3-point attempts per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, designating this as a favorable matchup. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Jabari Walker has made 65.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 17.2% higher than he's converted overall this year when playing at home. Jabari Walker has successfully made 66.7% of his treys over the last 5 games at home, 26.5% higher than he's made overall this season when playing at home. Jabari Walker has averaged 38.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Pelicans are on the road, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.4). The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

The Trail Blazers have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

Kris Murray has attempted 11.0 shots per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. Kris Murray has attempted 5.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 2.3 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. Kris Murray has tallied 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 12.7 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season at home. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Jonas Valanciunas has sunk 65.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 10.2% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season away from his home court. The Pelicans have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The faceoff with Deandre Ayton places in the 100th percentile with the other team's starting Cs making a colossal 46.5% of their 3-point attempts this year when they are on the road.

Zion Williamson has attempted 17.8 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Zion Williamson has been on the court for 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The Pelicans have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. Zion Williamson has attempted 11.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.9 higher than he's attempted overall this year. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.0 free throws per game (7th-highest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

CJ McCollum has made 4.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made from three over the course of the season. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 39.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.3 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Pelicans have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. CJ McCollum has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 15.7% more than he's made in all games this season.

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

Dyson Daniels has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.