Portland @ Dallas Picks & Props

In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-least aggressive team in the league while at home over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%). The Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Dereck Lively II has converted 73.8% of his field goals playing at home this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league. The 9th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup with Deandre Ayton with respect to drawing fouls places in only the 83rd percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting an enormous 3.5 free throws per game this year. Dereck Lively II will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all stat categories.

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from facing the 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Scoot Henderson has converted 91.7% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 11.5% higher than he's converted overall this year on the road.

In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-least aggressive team in the league while at home over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 4th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.6%). The Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making it tough to draw fouls.

Klay Thompson has made 3.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.7 more than he's converted from downtown overall this season playing at home. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a positive one for scoring; the opposition's starting SGs have posted the highest field goal percentage in the league this year (51.5%). The 9th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Klay Thompson slots into the 96th percentile for foul-shot proficiency with an excellent 93.1% rate this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton lands in the 91st percentile for shooting performance without the home court advantage with an impressive 58.6% rate this year. In comparison to last year's 11.1% mark, Deandre Ayton's 3-point proficiency has surged this year to 20.2%. Deandre Ayton has played 30.2 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from facing the 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

In regard to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 104.4 points per game while on the road settles in as the 3rd-fewest in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Mavericks, struggling to draw fouls. Deni Avdija stands to suffer a reduction in output for all stats as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.

In regard to offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 104.4 points per game while on the road settles in as the 3rd-fewest in the league this year. The matchup against Dallas is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Mavericks are at home, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 4th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.6). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.9 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the league). Anfernee Simons will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually worsens player performance in all stat categories.

Toumani Camara has converted 54.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 11.8% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Toumani Camara comes in at the 80th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 31.1 minutes per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from facing the 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Toumani Camara has sunk 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year.

In regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-least aggressive team in the league while at home over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

The 9th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Naji Marshall has made 90.1% of his free throws this year, ranking in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Naji Marshall stands to see an increase in productivity in all stat categories in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Shaedon Sharpe has converted 8.0 buckets per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the net in all games this season. Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 5.9 3-point shots per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Shaedon Sharpe has played 31.1 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The matchup against Dallas is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Dallas Mavericks are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 3rd-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.8). The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from facing the 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks).

Kris Murray has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

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

Jaden Hardy has gone over 11.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Maxi Kleber has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.