Houston @ Portland Picks & Props

When it comes to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should decrease possessions for the Houston Rockets.

When it comes to offense, the Trail Blazers's poor 110.0 points per game when playing at home rates 3rd-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

When it comes to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which should decrease possessions for the Houston Rockets.

When it comes to offense, the Trail Blazers's poor 110.0 points per game when playing at home rates 3rd-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Houston Rockets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Trail Blazers. Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.0 free throws per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Houston Rockets, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

The Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Rockets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 4.0 foul shots per game (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Amen Thompson has logged 21.2 points per game over the last 5 games on the road, 3.6 more than he's logged overall this season on the road. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a colossal 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the league).

The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

Dorian Finney-Smith has gone over 3.5 in 1 of his last 6 games.

Rayan Rupert has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Robert Williams III has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Clint Capela has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.