Houston @ Portland picks

Duop Reath has sunk 5.6 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's made overall this year. Duop Reath has attempted 5.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Duop Reath has played 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's played overall this season. The matchup against Alperen Sengun is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 2.2 3-pointers per game (90th percentile). The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Dalano Banton has attempted 11.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Dalano Banton has attempted 4.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 30thbest in in the league while at home with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year. Dalano Banton will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Duop Reath has played 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's played overall this season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 30thbest in in the league while at home with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year. Duop Reath is expected to see an increase in productivity across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Amen Thompson has attempted 8.2 field goals per game over the last 15 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Amen Thompson has played 25.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.0 higher than he's played overall this season. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Dillon Brooks has attempted 5.0 3-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 81st percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 31.5 minutes per game this year. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 91st percentile for personal fouls, compiling a whopping 2.7 fouls per game this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Houston Rockets. Jabari Smith Jr. will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player performance in all stat categories.

Anfernee Simons has averaged 39.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 30thbest in in the league while at home with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year. Anfernee Simons will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally improves player production in all stat categories.