Portland @ Boston Picks & Props

Luke Kornet has made 74.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 14.9% more than he's sunk overall this season. The rate of threes scored against Donovan Clingan has been quite high (35.5%) when guarding opposing starting Cs this year (79th percentile). The Celtics are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. The matchup against Donovan Clingan is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; when squaring off against other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 3.9 foul shots per game (97th percentile).

The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-point shots; the other team's starting PGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.8%). The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. As a team, the Celtics have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe in recent days: worst in the NBA over the last 20 games with a mere 17.8 free throws per game.

When it comes to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 108.3 points per game when playing away from home rates 7th-fewest in the NBA this year. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. The matchup vs. Boston may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Celtics have the home court advantage (4th-least in the NBA). Shaedon Sharpe will likely experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to playing away from home in this contest.

Jayson Tatum has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 0.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a tough one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have put up the 4th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.6%). The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. As a team, the Celtics have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe in recent days: worst in the NBA over the last 20 games with a mere 17.8 free throws per game. The matchup vs. Portland may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted just 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Portland Trail Blazers are away from home (2nd-least in the NBA).

Jerami Grant has attempted 6.2 treys per game this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. Jerami Grant has averaged 32.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 88th percentile. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jerami Grant has made 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's put through the net in all games this season when playing on the road.

Donovan Clingan has successfully made 3.8 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Donovan Clingan has successfully made 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 19.8% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Donovan Clingan has been on the court for 22.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.1 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year on the road. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. As a team, the Celtics have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe in recent days: worst in the NBA over the last 20 games with a mere 17.8 free throws per game.

Al Horford has made 57.1% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games at home, 14.5% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season at home. The Celtics are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Al Horford will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually raises player performance across the board.

Scoot Henderson has converted 2.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has converted 81.3% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games, 8.5% higher than he's converted in all games this year.

When it comes to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 108.3 points per game when playing away from home rates 7th-fewest in the NBA this year. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line. Anfernee Simons will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.

Deni Avdija has averaged 14.1 points per game away from home this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric. Among all players in the league, Deni Avdija lands in the 75th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 28.7 minutes per game this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Deni Avdija has attempted 7.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games while playing away from home, 2.8 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road.

Sam Hauser has successfully made 55.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 13.6% higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. The Celtics are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Sam Hauser has successfully made a terrific 100.0% of his free throws this season, a significant increase from his 90.9 mark last season. Sam Hauser will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.

Toumani Camara has converted 56.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 10.8% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Toumani Camara measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 32.5 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has successfully made 91.7% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 17.8% higher than he's converted in all games this year.

Payton Pritchard has averaged a whopping 13.9 points per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 9.0 points per game last season. Compared to last season's 1.7 rate, Payton Pritchard's three-point shots drained have risen this season to 3.2 per game. The Celtics are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Payton Pritchard stands to get a boost in production in all facets of the game due to having the home court advantage in this contest.

Duop Reath has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Neemias Queta has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.