Sacramento @ Portland Picks & Props

With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's terrific 114.2 points per game as the road team measures as the 7th-strongest in the NBA over the last 9 games. The Kings have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 9 games as the visting team. The Sacramento Kings will likely get a boost in opportunities today from squaring off against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers). Malik Monk has attempted 4.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Dalano Banton has attempted 5.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the league over the last 9 games away from their home court, which should increase possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Dalano Banton will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually boosts player production in all stat categories.

Toumani Camara has been called for 2.9 personal fouls per game at home this year, putting him in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 100.6 points per game rates 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Kings may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 2.4 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the NBA).

Shaedon Sharpe has successfully made 33.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 12 games at home, 11.9% less than he's made over the course of the year while at home. With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 100.6 points per game rates 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Deni Avdija has averaged 14.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. Deni Avdija has sunk 40.4% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 13.4% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. Deni Avdija has played 30.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's played in all games this season. This year, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 2.3 3-pointers per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Kings, resulting in a good matchup. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year.

Scoot Henderson has made 46.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 12.3% more than he's made from three overall this season. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the league over the last 9 games away from their home court, which should increase possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Scoot Henderson is expected to see a rise in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton places in the 81st percentile for shooting ability with a remarkable 53.5% rate this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the league over the last 9 games away from their home court, which should increase possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Deandre Ayton will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases player production across the board.

This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 29.8% on three-pointers (3rd-worst in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, marking this as a hard matchup. The Kings have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). De'Aaron Fox will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

Keegan Murray has attempted 5.7 3-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. Keegan Murray has played 37.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 98th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's terrific 114.2 points per game as the road team measures as the 7th-strongest in the NBA over the last 9 games. The Kings have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 9 games as the visting team. The Sacramento Kings will likely get a boost in opportunities today from squaring off against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers).

Among all players in the league, Anfernee Simons registers in the 80th percentile for three-point attempts at home, totaling 5.7 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Anfernee Simons lands in the 24th percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 1.2 fouls per game playing at home this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the league over the last 9 games away from their home court, which should increase possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Keon Ellis has registered 11.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's registered over the course of the year. Keon Ellis has sunk 3.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's terrific 114.2 points per game as the road team measures as the 7th-strongest in the NBA over the last 9 games. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a strong one for scoring; opposing starting SGs have compiled the highest Field Goal% in the league this year (51.5%). The Kings have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 9 games as the visting team.

With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's terrific 114.2 points per game as the road team measures as the 7th-strongest in the NBA over the last 9 games. The Kings have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 9 games as the visting team. The Sacramento Kings will likely get a boost in opportunities today from squaring off against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers). The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers may be a good one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the NBA).

Domantas Sabonis has made 7.8 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Domantas Sabonis has tallied 37.1 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. With respect to scoring, the Sacramento Kings's terrific 114.2 points per game as the road team measures as the 7th-strongest in the NBA over the last 9 games. The Kings have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 9 games as the visting team. The Sacramento Kings will likely get a boost in opportunities today from squaring off against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers).

Jerami Grant has gone over 13.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

DeMar DeRozan has gone over 20.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Kevin Huerter has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.