Utah @ Portland Picks & Props

The Utah Jazz check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a hard one for threes; the other team's starting PFs have posted the 4th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.6%). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Utah Jazz. John Collins will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally decreases player production across the board.

Svi Mykhailiuk has successfully made 41.2% of his three-point shots since the start of last season, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Svi Mykhailiuk places in the 3rd percentile for personal fouls, logging a lowly 0.5 fouls per game since the start of last season. The Utah Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant places in the 86th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, compiling 6.2 per game this year. Jerami Grant has tallied 32.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 85th percentile. The matchup against the Jazz is a strong one for threes; the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Dalano Banton has made 66.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games at home, 13.9% more than he's converted from three over the course of the year when playing at home. Dalano Banton has averaged 24.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games at home, 6.4 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home. Among all players in the NBA, Dalano Banton rates in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, logging a measly 1.1 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Brice Sensabaugh has attempted 9.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 more than he's attempted overall this year. Brice Sensabaugh has made 2.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Brice Sensabaugh has been called for 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (14th percentile). The Utah Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

The Utah Jazz check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a challenging one for threes; opposing starting PGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.8%). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George ought to suffer a drop-off in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of being on the road in this contest.

Deni Avdija has sunk 49.6% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games, 17.5% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season. Deni Avdija has played 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 more than he's played over the course of the season. The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Deni Avdija has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 14.1% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season playing at home.

Collin Sexton has sunk 7.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's made overall this season. The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a favorable one for field goals; the other team's starting SGs have posted the highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (51.5%). The Utah Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Collin Sexton has converted 3.4 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league.

The Utah Jazz check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 8.4 field goal attempts per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, marking this as a difficult matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduce player performance for all stats.

Walker Kessler has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (78th percentile). The Utah Jazz check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. When facing other starting Cs, Deandre Ayton slots into the 4th percentile with only 7.1 shots from the field against him per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Utah Jazz. Compared to last year's 62.0% clip, Walker Kessler's foul-shot efficiency has diminished this year to 48.9%.

Out of all players in the league, Shaedon Sharpe slots into the 86th percentile for shots, totaling 14.4 per game this year. Shaedon Sharpe has sunk 40.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 12 games at home, 13.8% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the year at home. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 6.0 three attempts per game (8th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Anfernee Simons has successfully made 3.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Anfernee Simons will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually increases stat production in all facets of the game.

Toumani Camara has played 31.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 78th percentile. The matchup vs. the Jazz is a favorable one for three-pointers; the other team's starting SFs have tallied the most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.4). The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% more than he's made overall this year while on his home court.

Deandre Ayton has successfully made 68.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 11.3% higher than he's made overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton measures in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.9 minutes per game this year. The clash with Walker Kessler comes in at just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs averaging an enormous 18.5 points per game this year. The Jazz have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Johnny Juzang has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Drew Eubanks has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Collier has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.