Portland @ Minnesota picks

Karl-Anthony Towns has successfully made 3.1 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's converted over the course of the year on his home court. Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 33.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year. In terms of shooting, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 48.8% field goal percentage places 9th-highest in the league this year. Karl-Anthony Towns has made 4.3 foul shots per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Karl-Anthony Towns will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Kris Murray has attempted 7.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Kris Murray has attempted 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Kris Murray has tallied 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 16.7 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 17.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The Timberwolves have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).