Atlanta @ Portland props

Wesley Matthews has averaged 10.9 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 21st percentile -- putting him among the least-utilized plays in the NBA. In regard to scoring, the Atlanta Hawks's lackluster 102.6 points per game when playing on the road ranks 4th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have compiled the 4th-lowest three percentage in the league this year (29.6%). The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hawks. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Atlanta Hawks.

Relative to last year's 26.1% rate, Deandre Ayton's 3-point prowess has dropped this year to 0.0%. In terms of offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.0 points per game places 3rd-weakest in the league this year. The number of shots from behind the three-point arc drained against Clint Capela has been remarkably low (0.3 per game) when defending fellow starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league on their home court this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Trail Blazers.

Scoot Henderson has averaged 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The matchup against the Hawks is a favorable one for 3-point shots; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 5th-most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (2.8). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the league while playing at home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year. Scoot Henderson has sunk 4.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Scoot Henderson is expected to get a boost in output for all stats considering holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Vit Krejci has registered 1.4 points per game when playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking in the 2nd percentile -- one of the worst in the NBA by this standard. Among all players in the NBA, Vit Krejci lands in the 11th percentile for 3-point prowess with a lackluster 22.1% rate since the start of last season. Vit Krejci has tallied 7.1 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 4th percentile -- ranking among the least-used players in the NBA. In regard to scoring, the Atlanta Hawks's lackluster 102.6 points per game when playing on the road ranks 4th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 8.4 shot attempts per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, designating this as a difficult matchup.

Toumani Camara has sunk 51.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games at home, 14.8% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year on his home court. Toumani Camara has averaged 28.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The matchup against Atlanta is a favorable one; when the Atlanta Hawks are the visiting team, they have allowed the 3rd-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (21.1). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the league while playing at home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year. Toumani Camara has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 17.1% higher than he's converted overall this season at home.

The clash with Deandre Ayton rates in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs scoring a monstrous 1.0 three-pointers per game this year. The Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Clint Capela has made 3.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's made over the course of the season while playing on the road.

The Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Dalano Banton has attempted 16.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 11.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Dalano Banton has sunk 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year. Dalano Banton has averaged 32.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 20.0 higher than he's averaged overall this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the league while playing at home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year. Dalano Banton has attempted 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted overall this year.

Anfernee Simons has committed 2.2 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league (77th percentile). In terms of offense, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 108.0 points per game places 3rd-weakest in the league this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league on their home court this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Trail Blazers. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Kris Murray has successfully made 61.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 21.3% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Kris Murray has attempted 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Kris Murray has been on the court for 29.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 12.8 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have shot 55.3% on field goal attempts (best in the league) vs. the Hawks, identifying this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the league while playing at home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year.

Dejounte Murray has attempted 20.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Dejounte Murray has attempted 8.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Dejounte Murray has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Dejounte Murray ranks in the 86th percentile for drawing fouls, totaling a colossal 3.5 free throw attempts per game this year.

De'Andre Hunter has converted 52.2% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games on the road, 8.7% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season away from home. The Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). De'Andre Hunter has successfully made 3.0 free throws per game this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has tallied 15.8 points per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard. Bogdan Bogdanovic has played 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 higher than he's played overall this year. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a positive one for scoring; opposing starting SGs have put up the highest field goal percentage in the league this year (51.5%). The Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Bogdan Bogdanovic ranks in the 86th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness while on the road with an outstanding 87.8% rate this year.