Charlotte @ Portland Picks & Props

Mark Williams has converted 9.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.0 higher than he's converted overall this year away from home. Mark Williams has played 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.7 higher than he's played over the course of the season on the road. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Mark Williams has attempted 7.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 2.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road.

Jusuf Nurkic has successfully made 50.7% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 7.6% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jusuf Nurkic has made 81.5% of his free throws over the last 15 games on the road, 9.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season away from his home court.

Josh Green has sunk 53.3% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 11.0% higher than he's converted in all games this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Josh Green has sunk 86.1% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games, 16.9% higher than he's made over the course of the season. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

When it comes to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 109.1 points per game places 6th-fewest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). The Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this game from competing against the 3rd-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Hornets). This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

LaMelo Ball has accumulated 3.1 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The Hornets have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 29.8% on 3-pointers (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Trail Blazers, designating this as a difficult matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games. LaMelo Ball will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally reduces stat production across the board.

The Hornets have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have shot 29.6% on three-pointers (4th-worst in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, branding this as a challenging matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games. Miles Bridges will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually decreases player production in all stat categories.

Scoot Henderson has made 2.4 treys per game over the last 15 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's sunk in all games this season when playing at home. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 4th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Scoot Henderson has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 26.2% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Scoot Henderson ought to see a spike in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Deni Avdija has sunk 51.7% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games at home, 7.6% higher than he's made overall this season with the home court advantage. Deni Avdija has made 41.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 9.5% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year while at home. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 22.3 points per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive efficiency. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 4th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant rates in the 88th percentile for 3-point shots sunk, posting 2.2 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 32.5 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a positive one for scoring; the other team's starting PFs have put up the highest FG% in the NBA this year (55.8%). The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 4th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 12.4 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 4.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Nick Smith Jr. has attempted 6.4 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Nick Smith Jr. has played 30.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.1 more than he's played in all games this season. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goal attempts (highest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise possessions for the Charlotte Hornets.

Compared to last season's 2.5 clip, Toumani Camara's three-point attempts have surged this season to 4.1 per game. Toumani Camara has played 36.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.4 more than he's played in all games this season. The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a strong one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 3rd-most threes per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 4th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Donovan Clingan has sunk 3.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Donovan Clingan has converted 100.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 68.3% higher than he's made overall this year. When defending other starting Cs, Mark Williams places in the 93rd percentile with an enormous 2.7 shots from downtown attempted against him per game this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 4th-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Tidjane Salaün has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Seth Curry has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Dalano Banton has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

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