Houston @ Portland Picks & Props

Jalen Green has notched 25.3 points per game over the last 15 games, 5.7 higher than he's notched over the course of the season. Jalen Green has attempted 9.5 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on field goals (highest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, marking this as a favorable matchup. The 5th-speediest pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 10.9 shots per game this year, putting him in the 78th percentile among all players in the league. Jabari Smith Jr. has converted 2.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from three in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. places in the 85th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 31.9 minutes per game this year. The 5th-speediest pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Compared to last year's 26.1% clip, Deandre Ayton's 3-point ability has tailed off this year to 12.5%. With respect to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's subpar 99.0 points per game ranks worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA while playing at home this year.

Dillon Brooks has sunk 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's made over the course of the year. Dillon Brooks has been on the court for 30.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 82nd percentile. The 5th-speediest pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Dillon Brooks has converted 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

With respect to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's subpar 99.0 points per game ranks worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Houston Rockets is a challenging one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting PFs have compiled the lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (21.7%). The Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA while playing at home this year.

Scoot Henderson has attempted 18.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 5.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Scoot Henderson has attempted 7.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 more than he's attempted overall this year. Scoot Henderson has averaged 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.4 higher than he's averaged overall this season. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 45.5% on shot attempts from the field (9th-best in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, resulting in a positive matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Trail Blazers.

Rayan Rupert has attempted 4.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Rayan Rupert has tallied 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 17.0 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The matchup vs. Houston is a strong one for 3-point shots; when the Rockets are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the 3rd-most three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Kris Murray has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's tallied overall this year. With respect to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's subpar 99.0 points per game ranks worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Rockets is a hard one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs over the last 20 games (12.6). The Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA while playing at home this year. The matchup vs. Houston may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted just 1.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Houston Rockets are the visiting squad (4th-least in the league).

Amen Thompson has compiled 14.4 points per game over the last 5 games away from home, 4.1 more than he's compiled in all games this season on the road. Amen Thompson has successfully made 68.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 13.5% higher than he's sunk in all games this season while playing away from home. Amen Thompson has played 29.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.4 more than he's played over the course of the year. The 5th-speediest pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Houston Rockets. The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Houston Rockets have been the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-least up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). Cam Whitmore will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally worsens stat production for all stats.

Jock Landale has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.2 more than he's been called for in all games this season on the road. The Houston Rockets have been the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. The Houston Rockets are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-least up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The matchup vs. Deandre Ayton is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; when Ayton is playing at home and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.6 free throws per game (24th percentile). Jock Landale should experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Dalano Banton has attempted 18.2 shots per game over the last 10 games, 9.6 more than he's attempted overall this year. Dalano Banton has attempted 7.4 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 4.1 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Dalano Banton has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.6 more than he's played over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Duop Reath has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jeff Green has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Holiday has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.