Memphis @ Boston Picks & Props

The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have secured 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Celtics (lengthening possessions that can produce further opportunities for offense). Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Luke Kennard should experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering being on the road in this matchup.

David Roddy has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 0.9 higher than he's committed over the course of the season on the road. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one; they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs this year (14.5). The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have secured 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Celtics (lengthening possessions that can produce further opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown rates in the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 32.9 minutes per game playing at home this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Jaylen Brown figures to see an increase in efficiency in all facets of the game considering having the home court advantage in this game.

Vince Williams Jr. has accumulated 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's accumulated overall this season. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have secured 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Celtics (lengthening possessions that can produce further opportunities for offense). Vince Williams Jr. will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player production in all stat categories.

Sam Hauser has attempted 5.5 3-point shots per game this season, a significant increase from his 3.8 rate last season. The matchup vs. the Memphis Grizzlies is a tough one for shot attempts from the field; the other team has totaled the 4th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (86.8). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Sam Hauser has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 16.7% higher than he's converted overall this season.

Jayson Tatum has scored 26.9 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 98th percentile. Jayson Tatum has attempted 8.2 shots from downtown per game this year, placing him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Jayson Tatum ranks in the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 35.5 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Jrue Holiday has converted 2.7 treys per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday comes in at the 88th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 32.8 minutes per game while at home this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.1 free throws per game (29th-most in the NBA) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Derrick White has attempted 7.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Derrick White has averaged 32.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 85th percentile. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Derrick White has made 96.2% of his foul shots over the last 15 games at home, 7.6% higher than he's made in all games this season while at home.

Jacob Gilyard has converted 1.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted in all games this season. Out of all players in the league, Jacob Gilyard registers in the 17th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a lowly 0.9 fouls per game this year. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 30th-most treys per game in the league this year (3.0). The 6th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rank 12thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 7 games.

Al Horford has converted 40.1% of his 3-pointers this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup vs. Memphis is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Memphis Grizzlies are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.5). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Al Horford has made 85.7% of his foul shot attempts this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the NBA.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have secured 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (most in the NBA) against the Celtics (lengthening possessions that can produce further opportunities for offense). The matchup against Boston may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Celtics are at home (10th-least in the league). GG Jackson figures to experience a decrease in performance in all stat categories in light of being on the road in this contest.

Kristaps Porzingis has sunk 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's made from three in all games this season. Kristaps Porzingis has played 29.9 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The matchup against Trey Jemison is a favorable one; he has allowed a colossal 20.3 points per game when squaring off against other starting Cs since the start of last season (100th percentile). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Payton Pritchard has sunk 39.5% of his 3-pointers this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Memphis Grizzlies is a tough one for shot attempts from the field; the other team has totaled the 4th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (86.8). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost plays for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Payton Pritchard has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has attempted 21.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Jaren Jackson Jr. has attempted 6.7 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Jaren Jackson Jr. has tallied 31.0 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 6th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rank 10thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 7 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.