Portland @ Memphis Picks & Props

Lamar Stevens has averaged a measly 10.3 minutes per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 17.7 minutes per game last year. Lamar Stevens has accumulated 2.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated overall this year. The 5th-least up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies rank 2ndworst in in the NBA while on their home court with just 8.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Jordan Goodwin has sunk 53.0% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 13.4% higher than he's made in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Jordan Goodwin measures in the 24th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a measly 1.1 fouls per game this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year when it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc. Jordan Goodwin has attempted 2.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 6.5 free throws per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Toumani Camara has made 55.6% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 22.7% more than he's sunk in all games this year. The matchup vs. Memphis is a good one; when the Grizzlies are on their home court, they have allowed the 22nd-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (15.8). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 16.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Toumani Camara has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 33.8% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season when playing on the road.

In comparison to last year's 41.7% clip, Ziaire Williams's shooting ability has regressed this year to 36.0%. The 5th-least up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Grizzlies rank 2ndworst in in the NBA while on their home court with just 8.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 25 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has collected 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Trail Blazers (maintaining possessions that can generate bonus opportunities for offense).

Vince Williams Jr. has tallied 14.0 points per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. Vince Williams Jr. has tallied 33.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.5 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year when it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc. Vince Williams Jr. has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 15 games, 20.7% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Vince Williams Jr. ought to see a spike in output across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

Kris Murray has attempted 7.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Kris Murray has attempted 3.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Kris Murray has averaged 26.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.9 higher than he's averaged overall this year. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 16.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Memphis Grizzlies may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games (24th-most in the NBA).

Anfernee Simons has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which should reduce opportunities for the Trail Blazers. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has collected 15.0 offensive boards per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies (continuing possessions that can create additional chances for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Duop Reath rates in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 2.5 fouls per game when playing on the road this year. The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup against Lamar Stevens is a hard one for 3-point shots; when matched up against other starting Cs this year, they have made a mere 20.9% of their shots from downtown (3rd percentile). The Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which should reduce opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 3.0 three attempts per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies, labeling this as a hard matchup. The Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which should reduce opportunities for the Trail Blazers. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has collected 15.0 offensive boards per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies (continuing possessions that can create additional chances for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Santi Aldama slots into the 78th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, registering 4.8 per game this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year when it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc. Santi Aldama will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

John Konchar has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kennard has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jabari Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Matisse Thybulle has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.