Orlando @ Memphis Picks & Props

Xavier Tillman has averaged 27.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Xavier Tillman will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to improve player production across the board.

As it relates to scoring, the Memphis Grizzlies's subpar 107.8 points per game rates fewest in the NBA this year. The 7th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies. This year, the other team has attempted 24.0 foul shots per game (8th-most in the league) against the Orlando Magic, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Jalen Suggs has attempted 6.5 threes per game over the last 10 games when playing on the road, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this year on the road. The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense). Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (24th-highest in the NBA) against the Grizzlies, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

As it relates to scoring, the Memphis Grizzlies's subpar 107.8 points per game rates fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Orlando is a tough one for 3-point attempts; when the Orlando Magic are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 13th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.9). The 7th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies. The matchup against Orlando is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.2 foul shots per game this year when the Orlando Magic are the visiting squad (13th-least in the league).

As it relates to scoring, the Memphis Grizzlies's subpar 107.8 points per game rates fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. Orlando is a hard one; when the Orlando Magic are away from home, they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 10 games (15.1). The 7th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies. Santi Aldama has sunk 60.4% of his foul shot attempts this year, ranking in the 13th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense). Jonathan Isaac has successfully made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 8.3% more than he's made over the course of the year. The matchup against the Grizzlies may be a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted a measly 21.6 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (5th-least in the NBA).

John Konchar has played 26.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.1 higher than he's played in all games this season. The matchup vs. Orlando is a positive one; when the Magic are the visiting team, they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SGs this year (20.2). The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, easily managing to draw fouls.

Franz Wagner has successfully made 52.8% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 6.0% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Franz Wagner has been on the court for 32.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 87th percentile. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 15.8 points per game (22nd-most in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, identifying this as a favorable matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense).

The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense). Out of all players in the NBA, Cole Anthony slots into the 84th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, tallying a whopping 3.6 foul shot attempts per game while on the road this year. The matchup against the Grizzlies may be a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted a measly 21.6 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (5th-least in the NBA).

This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have scored 22.8 points per game (29th-highest in the NBA) against the Grizzlies, creating a positive matchup for offensive efficiency. The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense). This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.2 foul shots per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Paolo Banchero has attempted 21.7 field goals per game over the last 15 games when playing away from home, 2.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Paolo Banchero measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 34.8 minutes per game this year. The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense). Paolo Banchero has converted 6.8 free throws per game over the last 15 games on the road, 0.8 more than he's put through the net in all games this year while playing on the road.

Vince Williams Jr. has made 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's converted overall this year. Vince Williams Jr. has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.9 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Orlando is a favorable one; when the Magic are the visiting squad, they have given up the 28th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (18.9). The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Wendell Carter Jr. has converted 65.3% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 15.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Wendell Carter Jr. has converted 54.2% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 14.8% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. The Magic rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense). The clash with Jaren Jackson Jr. with respect to drawing fouls measures in just the 87th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting an enormous 4.3 free throws per game this year when they are away from home.

David Roddy has attempted 10.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). David Roddy has sunk 87.5% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 13.4% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. David Roddy will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home generally increases player performance in all stat categories.

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.

Ziaire Williams has not yet played a game this season.