Los Angeles @ Portland Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Jerami Grant comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 32.5 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Jerami Grant has made 4.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's put through the net in all games this year.

This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 29.8% on three-pointers (3rd-worst in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, marking this as a hard matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Austin Reaves will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease player production in all facets of the game.

Scoot Henderson has successfully made 2.5 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games at home, 0.7 higher than he's converted in all games this season when playing at home. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 26.9% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Scoot Henderson will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.

This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have tallied 8.4 field goal attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, designating this as a challenging matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Rui Hachimura will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lower player production for all stats.

In contrast to last season's 32.7 rate, Luka Doncic's points per game have tailed off this season to 27.0. Out of all players in the NBA, Luka Doncic comes in at the 98th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, totaling 9.4 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Luka Doncic places in the 93rd percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 34.5 minutes per game this year. In terms of shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 123.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dorian Finney-Smith has made 58.6% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 10.7% higher than he's converted in all games this season while playing away from home. In terms of shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 123.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 29.1% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.0 free throws per game (7th-highest in the league) against the Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Toumani Camara has attempted 4.1 three-pointers per game this year, significantly higher than his 2.5 mark last year. Toumani Camara has tallied 32.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 86th percentile. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 29.0% more than he's made in all games this season.

This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have tallied 8.4 field goal attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, designating this as a challenging matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. LeBron James will likely suffer a reduction in efficiency in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this contest.

Jaxson Hayes has converted 87.7% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 14.4% more than he's converted over the course of the season. In terms of shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's outstanding 123.4 points per game settles in as the 4th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Donovan Clingan has been very high this year (4.0 free throws per game when they are on the road: 100th percentile).

Out of all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons ranks in the 80th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 31.0 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Anfernee Simons has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 11.4% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 6.2 foul shots per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Among all players in the league, Deni Avdija measures in the 79th percentile, logging a massive 14.5 points per game this year. Deni Avdija has converted 48.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games at home, 5.6% higher than he's converted overall this year playing at home. The matchup against the Lakers is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting SFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Donovan Clingan has sunk 3.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's converted in all games this season. Donovan Clingan has successfully made 100.0% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 68.3% more than he's converted overall this season. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Donovan Clingan has attempted 2.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Shaedon Sharpe has gone over 14.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.