Portland @ Dallas Picks & Props

Dereck Lively II has converted 73.0% of his field goals on his home court this year, putting him in the 97th percentile among all players in the league. Dereck Lively II has averaged 28.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The matchup against Deandre Ayton is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; when Ayton is playing on the road and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 3.0 3-point shots per game (86th percentile). The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Mavericks rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Relative to last season's 11.1% mark, Deandre Ayton's three-point performance has surged this season to 25.6%. Out of all players in the league, Deandre Ayton rates in the 76th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 30.5 minutes per game this year. The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks). The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Deandre Ayton has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 33.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this year away from his home court.

Among all players in the NBA, Kyrie Irving ranks in the 93rd percentile for shots taken while on his home court, compiling 16.4 per game this year. Kyrie Irving has attempted 8.3 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Kyrie Irving comes in at the 89th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 33.8 minutes per game while at home this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goal attempts (highest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, identifying this as a positive matchup. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games.

Toumani Camara has tallied 30.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 77th percentile. The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks). The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 28.9% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Over the last 17 games when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 3.5 foul shots per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Naji Marshall has sunk 55.3% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 6.4% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Naji Marshall has made 41.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 16.3% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Mavericks rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Naji Marshall will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Jerami Grant has attempted 8.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Jerami Grant comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 32.5 minutes per game while playing on the road this year. The matchup against the Dallas Mavericks is a positive one for field goal attempts; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.0). The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks). The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks). The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Deni Avdija has attempted 3.5 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league.

Klay Thompson has converted 7.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Klay Thompson has made 4.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Mavericks rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Klay Thompson is expected to see an increase in productivity in all stat categories due to enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

P.J. Washington has converted 52.2% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games, 16.0% more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, P.J. Washington registers in the 82nd percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 31.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Mavericks rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). P.J. Washington will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance across the board.

Anfernee Simons has posted 22.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's posted over the course of the season. Anfernee Simons has attempted 9.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Anfernee Simons has tallied 31.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 79th percentile. The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks). The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Luka Doncic has sunk 4.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. Luka Doncic has played 35.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Mavericks rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 6.5 foul shots per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Shaedon Sharpe has made 49.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 5.7% more than he's converted overall this season away from home. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have averaged 2.8 3-pointers per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Mavericks, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Dallas Mavericks). The Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Scoot Henderson has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Daniel Gafford has gone over 8.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Spencer Dinwiddie has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.