Portland @ Minnesota Picks & Props

When it comes to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 104.8 points per game while playing away from home rates 5th-lowest in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on field goals (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, branding this as a difficult matchup. The 7th-slowest pace visiting team in the league this year has been the Trail Blazers. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while on the road with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

The 8th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo tempo away team in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Anthony Edwards has made just 3.1 foul shots per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 5.3 mark last year.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while on the road with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Toumani Camara has played 31.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 83rd percentile. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while on the road with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.6 foul shots per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

When it comes to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 104.8 points per game while playing away from home rates 5th-lowest in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have logged 14.5 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, making this a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. The 7th-slowest pace visiting team in the league this year has been the Trail Blazers. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. Compared to last year's 5.8 rate, Jerami Grant's number of free throws has declined this year to 4.4 free throws per game.

In regard to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 117.0 points per game ranks 9th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. Mike Conley has converted an impressive 95.0% of his free throws this season, a significant increase from his 86.8 rate last season. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 6.5 foul shots per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, easily managing to draw fouls. Mike Conley will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance across the board.

Among all players in the league, Jaden McDaniels rates in the 91st percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 3.3 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The matchup vs. Portland is a tough one; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (12.1). The 8th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo tempo away team in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Rudy Gobert has sunk 62.1% of his shots from the field this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. Rudy Gobert has played 32.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 87th percentile. In regard to scoring, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 117.0 points per game ranks 9th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. Rudy Gobert will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises player performance in all stat categories.

Compared to last year's 18.2 mark, Julius Randle's shots taken have decreased this year to 13.6 per game. In comparison to last year's 5.3 clip, Julius Randle's shot attempts from downtown have fallen this year to 4.0 per game. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a tough one for threes; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 4th-lowest three percentage in the league this year (29.6%). The 8th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo tempo away team in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Deandre Ayton has successfully made 55.6% of his treys this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Deandre Ayton has played 32.2 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup against Rudy Gobert is a positive one; he has allowed a monstrous 19.4 points per game when defending fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while on the road with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The clash with Rudy Gobert when it comes to getting to the charity stripe measures in just the 97th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting a massive 4.9 foul shots per game this year.

Naz Reid has gone over 11.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 11.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.