Orlando @ Memphis picks

Xavier Tillman has averaged 27.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Xavier Tillman will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to improve player production across the board.

Among all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. lands in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 3.4 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. The 7th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies.

John Konchar has tallied 1.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 0.5 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. John Konchar has played 26.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.1 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Grizzlies check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). John Konchar will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player production across the board.

The 7th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies.

As it relates to scoring, the Memphis Grizzlies's subpar 107.8 points per game rates fewest in the NBA this year. The 7th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies. The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies. This year, the other team has attempted 24.0 foul shots per game (8th-most in the league) against the Orlando Magic, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.