Memphis @ Washington Picks & Props

Marcus Smart has notched 15.6 points per game over the last 12 games while on the road, 8.1 higher than he's notched over the course of the year on the road. Marcus Smart has attempted 7.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 12 games away from his home court, 3.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. Marcus Smart has been on the court for 29.5 minutes per game over the last 12 games away from home, 7.3 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season on the road. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace in the NBA as the road team this year. The Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league this year, which ought to boost plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Desmond Bane has made 48.6% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 7.2% more than he's made in all games this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace in the NBA as the road team this year. The Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league this year, which ought to boost plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Desmond Bane has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 14.4% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 17.0 points per game (8th-lowest in the league) vs. the Grizzlies, labeling this as a challenging matchup for offensive performance. The Washington Wizards have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jaylen Wells should experience a decrease in performance in all facets of the game in light of playing away from home in this matchup.

Bilal Coulibaly has been on the court for 34.1 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest tempo in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should boost possessions for the Wizards. Bilal Coulibaly has successfully made 2.4 foul shots per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the league. Bilal Coulibaly will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player performance in all facets of the game.

Ja Morant will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally lowers player production for all stats.

Out of all players in the league, Scotty Pippen Jr. slots into the 84th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.6 fouls per game on the road this year. Scotty Pippen Jr. should suffer a reduction in efficiency for all stats in light of being on the road in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas ranks in the 91st percentile for 3-point performance when playing at home with a great 50.0% rate this year. The matchup against Brandon Clarke is a positive one for 3-point attempts; when facing opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 2.7 treys per game (88th percentile). The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest tempo in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should boost possessions for the Wizards. The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Brandon Clarke has been very high this year (4.4 foul shots per game when they are on their home court: 88th percentile).

Jaren Jackson Jr. has registered 22.0 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 92nd percentile. Jaren Jackson Jr. has converted 51.2% of his shot attempts from the field without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 76th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup against Washington is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Wizards are at home, opposing starting PFs have averaged the 7th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (14.6). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace in the NBA as the road team this year. The Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league this year, which ought to boost plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Santi Aldama has made 71.6% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 21.9% higher than he's put through the net overall this year. Santi Aldama has sunk 64.2% of his treys over the last 10 games, 26.6% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace in the NBA as the road team this year. The Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league this year, which ought to boost plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Brandon Clarke has converted 73.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 12.1% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. The number of points totaled against Jonas Valanciunas has been remarkably high (17.7 per game) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace in the NBA as the road team this year. The Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league this year, which ought to boost plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Carlton Carrington has attempted 5.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted overall this season. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest tempo in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should boost possessions for the Wizards. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 4.0 foul shots per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Memphis Grizzlies, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line. Carlton Carrington is expected to see an increase in output across the board on account of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Alex Sarr has gone over 10.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 10.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Jay Huff has gone over 10.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.