Philadelphia @ Portland Picks & Props

Caleb Martin has sunk 48.2% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 7.3% higher than he's sunk overall this season. Caleb Martin has successfully made 2.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Caleb Martin has attempted 2.7 foul shots per game this year, a big improvement over his 1.5 rate last year. When it comes to getting to the foul line, the Philadelphia 76ers's terrific 24.7 free throw attempts per game as the visting team places 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against Portland is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.0 foul shots per game this year when the Portland Trail Blazers are playing at home (7th-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Joel Embiid measures in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a massive 2.3 fouls per game this year. The matchup against Deandre Ayton is a hard one for shot attempts from downtown; when Ayton is on his home court and defending fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted just 1.6 3-point shots per game (3rd percentile). The 76ers have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the 76ers. The 76ers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Shaedon Sharpe has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 12 games when playing at home, 0.9 higher than he's averaged overall this season at home. When it comes to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.2 points per game rates 6th-lowest in the league this year. The 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year (the 76ers).

Among all players in the NBA, Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks in the 82nd percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 31.6 minutes per game away from home this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on shots from the field (best in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, labeling this as a positive matchup. When it comes to getting to the foul line, the Philadelphia 76ers's terrific 24.7 free throw attempts per game as the visting team places 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (8th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Paul George has tallied 30.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. Paul George has attempted 3.2 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 80th percentile out of all players in the league. When it comes to getting to the foul line, the Philadelphia 76ers's terrific 24.7 free throw attempts per game as the visting team places 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the NBA).

The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a challenging one for three-pointers; opposing starting PGs have put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (29.8%). The 76ers have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the 76ers. The 76ers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Tyrese Maxey will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player production in all stat categories.

Among all players in the NBA, Toumani Camara ranks in the 77th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 30.6 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Toumani Camara has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 28.9% more than he's sunk in all games this season. Toumani Camara will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally improves player performance across the board.

Out of all players in the league, Deandre Ayton places in the 87th percentile for shots sunk, logging a colossal 6.9 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Deandre Ayton measures in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.7 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Deandre Ayton should get a boost in effectiveness across the board due to enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Jerami Grant has made 4.0 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season while at home. Among all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant rates in the 85th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 32.7 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 4th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (40.8%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant measures in the 83rd percentile for getting to the free-throw line, putting up an enormous 3.5 foul shot attempts per game this year.

When it comes to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.2 points per game rates 6th-lowest in the league this year. The 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year (the 76ers).

Guerschon Yabusele has made 58.8% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 11.6% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Guerschon Yabusele has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 21.4% more than he's sunk overall this season on the road. When it comes to getting to the foul line, the Philadelphia 76ers's terrific 24.7 free throw attempts per game as the visting team places 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games.

Scoot Henderson has converted 2.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made from three in all games this season. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Scoot Henderson will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually raises player production in all facets of the game.

Deni Avdija has sunk 53.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 9.4% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Deni Avdija has sunk 44.9% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 11.0% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 4th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (40.8%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Deni Avdija has attempted 7.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.