Milwaukee @ Cleveland picks

Among all players in the NBA, Andre Jackson Jr. comes in at the 19th percentile for playing time, putting up just 11.1 minutes per game this year. Andre Jackson Jr. has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's been called for overall this year. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Cavaliers). The Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Andre Jackson Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to reduce player production for all stats.

Bobby Portis has sunk 56.7% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 25.4% higher than he's made from downtown overall this year. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games, opposing clubs have brought down 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense). Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 5.8 foul shots per game (28th-most in the league) against the Cavaliers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Bobby Portis has put up 7.0 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's put up over the course of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games, opposing clubs have brought down 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).

Relative to last year's 32.2 mark, Damian Lillard's points per game have declined this year to 25.2. Damian Lillard has attempted a lowly 8.6 three-pointers per game this season, significantly lower than his 11.3 rate last season. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Cavaliers). The Bucks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Damian Lillard has attempted a measly 8.0 foul shots per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 9.6 mark last year.