Dallas @ Portland Picks & Props

Dante Exum has been called for 1.2 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 22nd percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling. When it comes to shooting, the Mavericks's fantastic 119.7 points per game ranks 5th-highest in the league this year. The 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

Anfernee Simons has averaged 2.3 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (77th percentile). With respect to shooting, the Trail Blazers's poor 105.2 points per game as the visting team ranks worst in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied 11.7 shot attempts per game (14th-lowest in the league) vs. the Mavericks, resulting in a tough matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA as the home team this year. When playing away from home, the Dallas Mavericks have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last year's 36.9 clip, Kyrie Irving's playing time has fallen this year to 32.4 minutes per game. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Mavericks. The Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has collected 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers (retaining possessions that can generate further chances for offense). The matchup against Portland is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 2.2 foul shots per game this year when the Portland Trail Blazers are the visiting squad (7th-least in the league).

Compared to last season's 0.8 rate, Matisse Thybulle's threes drained have surged this season to 1.5 per game. Matisse Thybulle has tallied 27.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 5.1 higher than he's tallied overall this season at home. Among all players in the NBA, Matisse Thybulle lands in the 18th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a measly 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank 13thbest in in the NBA away from their home court with 14.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Mavericks. The Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has collected 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers (retaining possessions that can generate further chances for offense). Luka Doncic has attempted just 7.9 foul shots per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 10.5 rate last season. Luka Doncic will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to decrease stat production in all stat categories.

Derrick Jones Jr. has been on the court for just 20.2 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 13.1 minutes per game last year. Derrick Jones Jr. has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's accumulated overall this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Mavericks. The Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has collected 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers (retaining possessions that can generate further chances for offense).

Dereck Lively II has converted 67.8% of his shots from the field without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the NBA. When it comes to shooting, the Mavericks's fantastic 119.7 points per game ranks 5th-highest in the league this year. Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting Cs have averaged 61.9% on field goals (26th-highest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, identifying this as a positive matchup. The 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup against Portland is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting Cs have attempted a massive 3.8 foul shots per game since the start of last season when the Portland Trail Blazers are playing at home (23rd-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Toumani Camara ranks in the 25th percentile for 3-point proficiency while on his home court with a a poor 27.0% rate this year. With respect to shooting, the Trail Blazers's poor 105.2 points per game as the visting team ranks worst in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA as the home team this year. When playing away from home, the Dallas Mavericks have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Shaedon Sharpe has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 1.7 fouls per game last year. With respect to shooting, the Trail Blazers's poor 105.2 points per game as the visting team ranks worst in the league this year. Since the start of last season, opposing starting SGs have averaged 15.4 points per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, making this a tough matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA as the home team this year. When playing away from home, the Dallas Mavericks have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Scoot Henderson has made 1.4 threes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.6 higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the year when playing on the road. This matchup is a challenging one for three-pointers; the other team has put up the 4th-lowest 3-point percentage in the league over the last 15 games when playing on the road (34.8%). The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank 13thbest in in the NBA away from their home court with 14.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team has attempted 21.3 foul shots per game (9th-fewest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, struggling to draw fouls.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has attempted 9.1 3-pointers per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.8 rate last season. In contrast to last year's 1.7 rate, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s personal fouls per game have decreased this year to 0.9. When it comes to shooting, the Mavericks's fantastic 119.7 points per game ranks 5th-highest in the league this year. The 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. This year, the other team has attempted 20.1 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

Jabari Walker has played a whopping 17.1 minutes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 10.6 minutes per game last year. This matchup is a challenging one for three-pointers; the other team has put up the 4th-lowest 3-point percentage in the league over the last 15 games when playing on the road (34.8%). The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank 13thbest in in the NBA away from their home court with 14.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team has attempted 21.3 foul shots per game (9th-fewest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, struggling to draw fouls.

Seth Curry has not yet played a game this season.

Kris Murray has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.