Los Angeles @ Portland Picks & Props

Dalton Knecht has played 11.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 7.2 less than he's played in all games this season. The matchup vs. Portland is a tough one for shot attempts from the field; when the Portland Trail Blazers are at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (8.4). The 3rd-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Dalton Knecht ought to experience a decrease in performance in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this contest.

Donovan Clingan has successfully made 4.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.7 higher than he's made in all games this year playing at home. Donovan Clingan has played 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.7 higher than he's played overall this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Alex Len has been very high (3.5 foul shot attempts per game) when guarding other starting Cs this year (77th percentile).

Out of all players in the NBA, Shaedon Sharpe comes in at the 81st percentile for playing time, posting a massive 30.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers).

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers).

Bronny James has sunk 73.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 22.5% more than he's converted overall this year on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Bronny James comes in at the 6th percentile for personal fouls, registering a lowly 0.5 fouls per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the away team. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on shots from the field (highest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from facing the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).

Matisse Thybulle has averaged 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the league (17th percentile). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.