Memphis @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Royce O'Neale has sunk 3.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season. The Suns rank as the 5th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). Royce O'Neale has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games, 25.0% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Royce O'Neale ought to see a rise in production across the board due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

The Grizzlies will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from competing against the 6th-least up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Phoenix Suns). Ja Morant is expected to experience a decrease in productivity across the board as a result of being on the road in this matchup.

Jaylen Wells has converted 2.5 threes per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season while playing away from home. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Phoenix Suns are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 10th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (1.9). The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Jaylen Wells has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 16.5% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

The Suns rank as the 5th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The number of shot attempts from the field against Zach Edey has been very high (12.0 per game) when playing on the road and defending opposing starting Cs this year (93rd percentile). The Phoenix Suns will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). Compared to last year's 2.7 rate, Nick Richards's number of foul shot attempts has increased this year to 3.7 foul shot attempts per game. The showdown with Zach Edey in terms of getting to the free-throw line lands in just the 83rd percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting a massive 3.1 foul shots per game this year.

The matchup vs. the Memphis Grizzlies is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the least baskets per game in the league this year (4.3). The 6th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns. The Suns rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Grayson Allen has converted 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.1 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season while on his home court. The Suns rank as the 5th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). Grayson Allen has sunk 90.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games at home, 9.4% more than he's converted in all games this season while at home. Grayson Allen will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases player production in all stat categories.

Among all players in the league, Zach Edey lands in the 95th percentile for field goal efficiency with a great 60.9% rate this year. The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Zach Edey has successfully made 91.7% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 22.4% higher than he's converted in all games this year without the home court advantage.

Santi Aldama has converted 7.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.1 more than he's sunk overall this season when playing away from home. Santi Aldama has attempted 5.8 treys per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. Among all players in the league, Santi Aldama registers in the 24th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a lowly 1.0 fouls per game on the road this year. The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Desmond Bane has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 1.5 three-pointers per game (lowest in the league) against the Suns, making this a tough matchup. The Grizzlies will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from competing against the 6th-least up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Phoenix Suns). Desmond Bane will likely see a decline in output in all stat categories on account of being on the road in this matchup.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has attempted 20.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. Jaren Jackson Jr. has successfully made 3.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Jaren Jackson Jr. slots into the 77th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 29.6 minutes per game this year. The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Kevin Durant has successfully made 9.8 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. Kevin Durant has attempted 7.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant places in the 98th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 36.2 minutes per game this year. The Suns rank as the 5th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies).

Out of all players in the league, Bol Bol measures in the 5th percentile for personal fouls, registering a mere 0.0 fouls per game while at home this year. The Suns rank as the 5th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 6.5 3-point attempts per game (most in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, designating this as a favorable matchup. The Phoenix Suns will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies). Bol Bol has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 41.7% higher than he's made over the course of the year.

The matchup vs. Memphis is a challenging one; when the Memphis Grizzlies are on the road, they have given up the 8th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (17.0). The 6th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Suns. The Suns rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Mason Plumlee has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Brandon Clarke has gone over 7.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

GG Jackson has gone over 9.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kennard has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Ryan Dunn has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.