Memphis @ Minnesota Picks & Props

The matchup against the Timberwolves is a difficult one for scoring; the opposition's starting PGs have shot for the lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (39.8%). The Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA). Ja Morant ought to suffer a drop-off in performance across the board in light of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Zach Edey has converted 62.0% of his shots from the field this year, putting him in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Zach Edey lands in the 96th percentile for three-point proficiency with a very good 46.7% rate this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest pace in the NBA this year. The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 63.3% of his field goals this year, placing him in the 96th percentile among all players in the NBA. Rudy Gobert has tallied 33.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 90th percentile. The Timberwolves have been the 7th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions today from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Zach Edey has been remarkably high this year (3.8 foul shot attempts per game when they are playing at home: 80th percentile).

Jaylen Wells has attempted 7.0 treys per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.9 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Jaylen Wells has tallied 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest pace in the NBA this year. The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaylen Wells has successfully made 90.0% of his foul shots over the last 15 games on the road, 12.0% more than he's converted over the course of the season while playing away from home.

Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle lands in the 89th percentile, totaling a colossal 19.6 points per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Julius Randle slots into the 86th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 32.5 minutes per game at home this year. The Timberwolves have been the 7th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The matchup against Memphis is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Grizzlies are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.5). The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions today from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies).

The Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Santi Aldama will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce player production in all facets of the game.

Anthony Edwards has attempted 23.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 more than he's attempted overall this year. Anthony Edwards has made an impressive 4.3 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 2.5 mark last season. Anthony Edwards has played 35.8 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Timberwolves have been the 7th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions today from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies).

Jaden McDaniels has converted 2.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.7 higher than he's made from three in all games this season at home. Among all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels registers in the 76th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 30.1 minutes per game at home this year. The Timberwolves have been the 7th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions today from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). Jaden McDaniels has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 23.9% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 17.0 points per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, branding this as a hard matchup for offensive output. The 2nd-most lethargic pace offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 29.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. Out of all players in the league, Jaren Jackson Jr. measures in the 78th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, totaling 5.1 per game this year. Jaren Jackson Jr. has tallied 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest pace in the NBA this year. The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Desmond Bane has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 1.3 threes per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, labeling this as a difficult matchup. The Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Desmond Bane will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally lowers player performance in all stat categories.

Naz Reid has attempted 4.9 3-pointers per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Timberwolves have been the 7th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions today from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). Naz Reid has attempted 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Naz Reid figures to get a boost in efficiency across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kennard has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Mike Conley has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Scotty Pippen has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.