Portland @ Cleveland props

Compared to last season's 10.2 clip, Caris LeVert's field goal attempts have increased this season to 13.6 per game. Caris LeVert has been called for 1.1 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 20th percentile -- among the league's least foul-prone. As it relates to shooting, the Cleveland Cavaliers's impressive 48.0% field goal percentage settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-point shots; the other team has posted the lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (31.8%). The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers).

As it relates to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 104.8 points per game playing at home settles in as the lowest in the league this year. This year, their opposition has captured 12.3 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (saving possessions that can lead to bonus opportunities for offense). Malcolm Brogdon will likely see a decline in efficiency across the board due to playing away from hom in this game.

The 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.6 foul shots per game (27th-most in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

In comparison to last season's 40.5% mark, Jerami Grant's three-point proficiency has increased this season to 47.5%. Jerami Grant has played 35.4 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This matchup is a tough one for scoring; when the Cleveland Cavaliers are away from home, opposing teams have posted the 7th-lowest FG% in the NBA against them this year (45.2%). The 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jarrett Allen has played a measly 27.9 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 32.5 minutes per game last year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen lands in the 78th percentile for personal fouls, registering a monstrous 2.6 fouls per game while on the road this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Away from their home court, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 8th-most offensive boards per game (12.2) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

As it relates to shooting, the Cleveland Cavaliers's impressive 48.0% field goal percentage settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-point shots; the other team has posted the lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (31.8%). The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers). Isaac Okoro will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally increases stat production across the board.

Shaedon Sharpe has tallied 36.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 0.8 clip, Shaedon Sharpe's foul shots scored have risen this season to 4.1 per game.

Jabari Walker has converted an impressive 47.3% of his shots from the field this year, a big improvement over his 34.1 mark last year. This matchup is a tough one for scoring; when the Cleveland Cavaliers are away from home, opposing teams have posted the 7th-lowest FG% in the NBA against them this year (45.2%). The 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Max Strus has attempted 11.8 shots from the field per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 75th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Max Strus ranks in the 95th percentile for 3-point attempts, putting up 7.6 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Max Strus measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 34.4 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. As it relates to shooting, the Cleveland Cavaliers's impressive 48.0% field goal percentage settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers).

Evan Mobley has successfully made a terrific 50.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc this season, significantly more than his 21.3 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Evan Mobley comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 32.3 minutes per game on his home court this year. As it relates to shooting, the Cleveland Cavaliers's impressive 48.0% field goal percentage settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. Portland is a good one for shot attempts from the field; when the Portland Trail Blazers are away from home, the opposing team's starting Cs have totaled the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (12.1). The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers).

In comparison to last season's 58.5% rate, Deandre Ayton's scoring ability has spiked this season to 61.0%. Among all players in the league, Deandre Ayton slots into the 80th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 31.4 minutes per game while playing at home this year. Compared to last season's 2.9 clip, Deandre Ayton's personal fouls per game have tailed off this season to 2.2. This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have tallied 33.9 three attempts per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, designating this as a difficult matchup. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting Cs have averaged 54.8% on threes (29th-best in the league) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making this a positive matchup.

Among all players in the league, Donovan Mitchell measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 34.3 minutes per game away from his home court this year. As it relates to shooting, the Cleveland Cavaliers's impressive 48.0% field goal percentage settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 51.7% on field goal attempts (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a good matchup. The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers). Relative to last season's 4.4 clip, Donovan Mitchell's free throws drained have risen this season to 6.7 per game.

Darius Garland has played 30.4 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. As it relates to shooting, the Cleveland Cavaliers's impressive 48.0% field goal percentage settles in as the 8th-best in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers). Darius Garland will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player performance for all stats.