Minnesota @ Portland picks

Scoot Henderson has compiled 4.9 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the best in the NBA in this category over this stretch: 89th percentile. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.5 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense). Scoot Henderson ought to see a rise in production across the board due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.