Boston @ Portland Picks & Props

Dalano Banton has attempted 16.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 11.4 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Dalano Banton has successfully made 2.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. Dalano Banton has played 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 18.5 higher than he's played over the course of the year. Offensive rebounds save possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 13.8 offensive boards per game this year. Dalano Banton has attempted 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

This year when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 8.4 shot attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, branding this as a tough matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Boston Celtics. As a team, the Celtics have been bad at getting to the charity stripe in recent games: 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 15 games, averaging a measly 17.3 free throws per game. Over the last 20 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, making it tough to draw fouls.

Scoot Henderson has committed 3.0 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. When it comes to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 108.1 points per game settles in as the 3rd-weakest in the league this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Trail Blazers. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton comes in at the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 31.7 minutes per game at home this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 13.8 offensive boards per game this year. Deandre Ayton has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 16.3% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Deandre Ayton will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually raises player production across the board.

Relative to last year's 2.0 rate, Derrick White's 3-point shots drained have spiked this year to 2.6 per game. Derrick White has averaged 32.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 86th percentile. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a strong one for field goals; the other team's starting SGs have put up the highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (51.5%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA while on the road with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Derrick White has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 11.8% higher than he's converted overall this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons comes in at the 76th percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.2 fouls per game this year. When it comes to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 108.1 points per game settles in as the 3rd-weakest in the league this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have shot 38.1% on shot attempts from the field (4th-weakest in the league) against the Celtics, branding this as a tough matchup. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

Al Horford has successfully made a mere 1.5 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this season, significantly lower than his 2.1 mark last season. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Boston Celtics. As a team, the Celtics have been bad at getting to the charity stripe in recent games: 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 15 games, averaging a measly 17.3 free throws per game. The showdown with Deandre Ayton in regard to getting to the free-throw line comes in at the 17th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting just 2.8 foul shots per game this year when they are on the road.

Jerami Grant has posted 21.1 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 91st percentile. Jerami Grant has sunk 2.1 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 33.9 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 13.8 offensive boards per game this year. Jerami Grant has attempted 7.1 free throws per game over the last 15 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this year.

Kris Murray has attempted 8.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Kris Murray has attempted 3.9 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Kris Murray has tallied 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.2 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The matchup against Boston is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Boston Celtics are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.7). Offensive rebounds save possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 13.8 offensive boards per game this year.

Payton Pritchard has converted a terrific 1.7 3-point shots per game this year, significantly more than his 1.0 rate last year. Compared to last season's 12.1 mark, Payton Pritchard's playing time has spiked this season to 20.2 minutes per game. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA while on the road with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Payton Pritchard has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 17.7% higher than he's converted over the course of the season.

Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum measures in the 97th percentile, tallying a massive 26.5 points per game on the road this year. Jayson Tatum has sunk 57.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 19.8% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. Jayson Tatum has played 36.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 98th percentile. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the NBA while on the road with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. Portland is a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 4.0 free throws per game this year when the Trail Blazers are playing at home (7th-most in the NBA).

Matisse Thybulle has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Duop Reath has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Toumani Camara has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.