Minnesota @ Portland picks

Matisse Thybulle has sunk a mere 35.2% of his shots from the field this year, significantly less than his 41.1 rate last year. Matisse Thybulle has averaged 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. In regard to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's unimpressive 108.2 points per game ranks 2nd-weakest in the NBA this year. The slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves).

Compared to last season's 1.2 clip, Monte Morris's personal fouls per game have decreased this season to 0.4. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense).