Memphis @ Houston Picks & Props

The Grizzlies rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Desmond Bane has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game while on the road since the start of last season, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. In regard to scoring, the Grizzlies's subpar 106.1 points per game rates weakest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup against Houston is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Rockets are at home, the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the lowest three rate in the league this year (24.8%). Desmond Bane should see a decline in performance across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.

Santi Aldama has attempted 4.7 3-pointers per game away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 76th percentile out of all players in the league. The Grizzlies rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Houston may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 7.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Rockets are at home (most in the league).

Brandon Clarke has put up 11.3 points per game over the last 6 games, 9.3 more than he's put up over the course of the season. Brandon Clarke has sunk 16.7% of his three-pointers over the last 6 games, 16.7% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. Brandon Clarke has been on the court for 22.3 minutes per game over the last 6 games, 8.3 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Grizzlies rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Brandon Clarke has attempted 1.2 free throws per game over the last 6 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this year.

The Rockets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Amen Thompson will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance for all stats.

The Rockets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Dillon Brooks will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually raises stat production across the board.

Alperen Sengun has made 8.4 field goals per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Alperen Sengun measures in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 32.6 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Rockets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs vs. Zach Edey has been very high (6.5 foul shots per game) when facing fellow starting Cs since the start of last season (100th percentile). Alperen Sengun will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. ranks in the 78th percentile for three-point shots scored, logging 1.8 per game since the start of last season. The matchup against Memphis is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the Memphis Grizzlies are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.5). The Rockets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jabari Smith Jr. has successfully made 2.0 free throws per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 75th percentile among all players in the league. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.6 free throws per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Grizzlies, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

In regard to scoring, the Grizzlies's subpar 106.1 points per game rates weakest in the NBA since the start of last season. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 26.1% on threes (2nd-worst in the league) against the Houston Rockets, resulting in a hard matchup. Marcus Smart has attempted 2.4 foul shots per game over the last 13 games while on the road, 1.6 less than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. Marcus Smart will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to decrease player performance in all stat categories.

When it comes to offense, the Rockets's unimpressive 45.8% field goal percentage settles in as the 4th-worst in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Grizzlies is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the least field goals per game in the league this year (4.3).

Ja Morant has sunk 28.6% of his treys over the last 9 games, 28.6% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Ja Morant places in the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 34.6 minutes per game since the start of last season. Ja Morant has accumulated 2.3 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 lower than he's accumulated over the course of the year. The Grizzlies rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet lands in the 97th percentile for threes hit, registering 3.1 per game since the start of last season. Fred VanVleet has averaged 35.6 minutes per game playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Rockets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet rates in the 82nd percentile for free-throw performance with an excellent 85.0% rate since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Grizzlies is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 5.1 free throws per game this year (2nd-most in the league).

Tari Eason has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Jaylen Wells has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Scotty Pippen has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.