Golden State @ Portland picks

Trendon Watford has converted 5.6 buckets per game over the last 10 games, 2.7 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Trendon Watford has tallied 25.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.2 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The matchup against Golden State is a strong one; when the Warriors are the visiting team, they have given up the 28th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (17.0). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Warriors have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more possessions for the Trail Blazers.

Donte DiVincenzo has converted 5.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a good one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have compiled the 28th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (38.8%). The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Warriors. The Golden State Warriors rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jabari Walker has made 1.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's sunk overall this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Warriors have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more possessions for the Trail Blazers. Jabari Walker has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 9.0% higher than he's made in all games this season when playing at home. As a team, the Portland Trail Blazers have been terrific at drawing fouls: 9th-best in the NBA this year, drawing 24.7 free throws per game.

Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 20.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 12.8 more than he's attempted overall this season. Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 9.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Shaedon Sharpe has tallied 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.3 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Warriors have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more possessions for the Trail Blazers.