Portland @ New York Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, O.G. Anunoby measures in the 88th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, compiling 5.8 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, O.G. Anunoby ranks in the 89th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game this year. The Knicks are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. O.G. Anunoby has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts playing at home since the start of last season, putting him in the 100th percentile among all players in the NBA.

The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the lowest scoring offense in the league as the away team this year. The Trail Blazers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Knicks). The matchup vs. New York may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the New York Knicks are playing at home (13th-least in the league). Anfernee Simons will likely suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Scoot Henderson has attempted 14.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Scoot Henderson has successfully made 41.6% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games, 8.9% higher than he's converted from three in all games this season. Scoot Henderson has been on the court for 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The 6th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

As it relates to 3-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive team in the NBA while on their home court over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 29.6% on 3-pointers (12th-lowest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a difficult matchup. The most lethargic tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Knicks. This year when they are at home, the other team has captured 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (4th-most in the league) against the Trail Blazers (retaining possessions that can create extra chances for offense). Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

The 6th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have nabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

Jalen Brunson has made 10.5 buckets per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.3 more than he's put through the net overall this year with the home court advantage. Jalen Brunson has made a terrific 2.9 three-point shots per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 2.0 rate last year. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson slots into the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 35.9 minutes per game this year. The Knicks are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has averaged 17.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 more than he's averaged in all games this year. Donte DiVincenzo has converted 3.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's sunk overall this season. Donte DiVincenzo has averaged 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a good one for field goals; the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the 30th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (51.5%). The Knicks are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).

Out of all players in the league, Malcolm Brogdon rates in the 82nd percentile for shots, posting 12.6 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Malcolm Brogdon comes in at the 80th percentile for three-pointers made when playing away from home, putting up 1.9 per game this year. The 6th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have nabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

This matchup is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, opposing clubs have totaled the least treys per game in the NBA against them this year (10.6). The Knicks are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Josh Hart will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance across the board.

Quentin Grimes has failed to convert 2.8 3-point attempts per game this year, significantly less than his 3.5 mark last year. This matchup is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, opposing clubs have totaled the least treys per game in the NBA against them this year (10.6). The Knicks are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Quentin Grimes is expected to see a rise in production across the board due to controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Isaiah Hartenstein has made an impressive 50.0% of his shots from downtown this season, significantly more than his 20.0 mark last season. Isaiah Hartenstein has tallied 36.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.5 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Knicks are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Isaiah Hartenstein has attempted 3.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.4 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home.

Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 5.7 threes per game this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Shaedon Sharpe places in the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.8 minutes per game this year. The 6th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have nabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

Jerami Grant has averaged 20.8 points per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard. Among all players in the league, Jerami Grant rates in the 86th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.7 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The 6th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have nabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

Miles McBride has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Duop Reath has gone over 11.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.