Portland @ Minnesota Picks & Props

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).

Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards places in the 98th percentile for technical fouls, registering a massive 0.2 fouls per game this year. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 25 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should reduce plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 1stworst in in the league while on their home court with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. While playing away from home, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last year's 1.1 clip, Naz Reid's 3-pointers drained have jumped this year to 1.8 per game. Naz Reid has played 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's played overall this year. In terms of shooting, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 48.8% field goal percentage places 9th-highest in the league this year. This matchup is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Portland Trail Blazers are away from home, their opposition has shot for the lowest three percentage in the league this year (34.0%). Naz Reid has sunk 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's sunk overall this season.

Toumani Camara has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (85th percentile). When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers's feeble 107.5 points per game measures as the 2nd-fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a challenging one for scoring; the opposing team's starting SFs have put up the 13th-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (40.6%). The Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

Dalano Banton has been called for 1.0 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 23rd percentile -- among the league's least foul-prone. 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). Dalano Banton has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 25.0% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year away from home. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.6 free throws per game (25th-most in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

Anfernee Simons has attempted 20.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 2.6 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Anfernee Simons has sunk 3.3 threes per game this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile among all players in the league. Anfernee Simons has tallied 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 4.3 more than he's tallied over the course of the year on the road. 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).

Jabari Walker has attempted 8.5 field goals per game over the last 10 games when playing away from home, 2.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Jabari Walker has tallied 28.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 6.7 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. 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).

Among all players in the NBA, Mike Conley slots into the 87th percentile for 3-point prowess on his home court with a an exceptional 44.1% rate this year. Mike Conley has averaged 33.4 minutes per game over the last 14 games at home, 5.1 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. In terms of shooting, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 48.8% field goal percentage places 9th-highest in the league this year. Mike Conley has sunk 3.0 foul shots per game over the last 14 games at home, 2.2 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season while at home. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the league).

Deandre Ayton has converted 8.4 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 1.8 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Deandre Ayton has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 84th percentile. The number of three-point shots attempted against Rudy Gobert has been very high (3.3 per game) when on his home court and squaring off against other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). 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).

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 71.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 5.9% more than he's made overall this season. Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert lands in the 91st percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 33.6 minutes per game this year. In terms of shooting, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 48.8% field goal percentage places 9th-highest in the league this year. This matchup is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting team, the other team has totaled the 2nd-least shots from downtown per game in the NBA against them this year (11.1). Rudy Gobert will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home generally increases player production in all stat categories.

Jaden McDaniels has sunk 1.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from three overall this season. Jaden McDaniels has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played overall this season. In terms of shooting, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 48.8% field goal percentage places 9th-highest in the league this year. Jaden McDaniels will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance in all facets of the game.

Duop Reath has made 61.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 11.6% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year while on the road. Duop Reath has successfully made 40.9% of his 3-point attempts while on the road this year, placing him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. The number of three-point shots attempted against Rudy Gobert has been very high (3.4 per game) when on his home court and squaring off against other starting Cs this year (97th percentile). 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).

Kyle Anderson has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Monte Morris has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.