Portland @ Memphis props

The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a positive one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SGs have compiled the highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (51.5%). The quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 8th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers). The Grizzlies check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (8th-most in the league).

With respect to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 105.5 points per game comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the NBA this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have posted 9.9 points per game (fewest in the league) against the Grizzlies, designating this as a challenging matchup for offensive production. Shaedon Sharpe will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease stat production in all stat categories.

Toumani Camara has sunk 22.8% of his three-pointers while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 21st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Toumani Camara places in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a massive 3.0 fouls per game this year. With respect to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 105.5 points per game comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the NBA this year. Out of all players in the league, Toumani Camara registers in the 16th percentile for free-throw prowess with a poor 59.4% rate this year. The matchup against the Grizzlies may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 12 games (3rd-least in the NBA).

Ja Morant has totaled 25.1 points per game over the last 9 games, 4.5 more than he's totaled overall this season. Ja Morant has attempted 5.7 3-pointers per game over the last 9 games, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Ja Morant has averaged 35.3 minutes per game over the last 9 games, 7.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 8th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers).

The matchup against Portland is a challenging one; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting team, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SFs this year (12.1). This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the league, Jerami Grant measures in the 82nd percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc away from his home court, registering 5.8 per game this year. Jerami Grant has tallied 33.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 83rd percentile. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest tempo in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Anfernee Simons has made a measly 27.3% of his shots from downtown this year, a sizeable decrease from his 36.0 mark last year. With respect to offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's feeble 105.5 points per game comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the NBA this year. In comparison to last year's 3.5 rate, Anfernee Simons's free throws converted have declined this year to 2.6 per game. Anfernee Simons will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce player production across the board.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 22.9 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 92nd percentile. The quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 8th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers). The Grizzlies check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Jaren Jackson Jr. has successfully made 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the net overall this year.

The quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 8th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers). The Grizzlies check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Scotty Pippen Jr. has sunk 87.3% of his free throws over the last 15 games, 7.7% higher than he's sunk overall this season. Scotty Pippen Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises stat production for all stats.

Brandon Clarke has made 5.5 baskets per game over the last 6 games, 2.8 higher than he's made in all games this year. The matchup with Robert Williams III measures in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs scoring a whopping 19.5 points per game since the start of last season when they are on their home court. The quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 8th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers). The Grizzlies check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).