New Orleans @ Portland Picks & Props

Deni Avdija has made 0.0% of his attempts from downtown while on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 14th percentile out of all players in the league. As it relates to scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers's subpar 106.3 points per game comes in as the 2nd-fewest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a difficult one for shots from the field; opposing starting SFs have totaled the least FG attempts per game in the league this year (9.1).

This year, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, designating this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. Toumani Camara ought to get a boost in effectiveness in all stat categories considering enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

In terms of three-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for threes; the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.8%). CJ McCollum will likely suffer a reduction in efficiency in all stat categories in light of playing away from home in this contest.

Daniel Theis has made 50.1% of his shot attempts from the field since the start of last season, putting him in the 78th percentile among all players in the league. In terms of three-point shots, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 37.2% rate of made threes comes in as the 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The number of 3-pointers sunk against Deandre Ayton has been very high (0.8 per game) when facing opposing starting Cs since the start of last season (93rd percentile).

Jerami Grant has logged 20.9 points per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 91st percentile. Jerami Grant has attempted 5.2 threes per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 81st percentile among all players in the NBA. Jerami Grant has averaged 33.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 90th percentile. The matchup against New Orleans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the New Orleans Pelicans are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.4). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.

In terms of three-point shots, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 37.2% rate of made threes comes in as the 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season.

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. Scoot Henderson has made 2.8 free throws per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Scoot Henderson is expected to see a spike in production in all facets of the game due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Zion Williamson has attempted 0.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 11th percentile out of all players in the league. In terms of three-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PFs have put up the 4th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (29.6%). Zion Williamson will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually worsens player production for all stats.

Herbert Jones has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league (96th percentile). In terms of three-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Herbert Jones will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally reduces player production in all stat categories.

Deandre Ayton has successfully made 7.7 baskets per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Deandre Ayton measures in the 79th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 32.1 minutes per game while playing at home since the start of last season. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. Deandre Ayton will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player performance across the board.

Anfernee Simons has attempted 18.0 shots per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Anfernee Simons lands in the 98th percentile for three-point attempts when playing at home, logging 8.6 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Anfernee Simons slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 34.6 minutes per game when playing at home since the start of last season. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 7.1 three attempts per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, designating this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.

Brandon Ingram has scored 20.5 points per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 90th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 86th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.0 minutes per game since the start of last season. In terms of three-point shots, the New Orleans Pelicans's exceptional 37.2% rate of made threes comes in as the 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Brandon Ingram has attempted 4.7 foul shots per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) against the Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Rayan Rupert has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Javonte Green has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Yves Missi has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Donovan Clingan has gone over 3.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.