LA @ Portland picks

Out of all players in the league, Deandre Ayton ranks in the 77th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 29.9 minutes per game this year. The number of three-pointers attempted against Ivica Zubac has been quite high (2.5 per game) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (80th percentile). The 6th-fastest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 5th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

Scoot Henderson has put up 17.0 points per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 4.6 higher than he's put up in all games this year at home. Scoot Henderson has sunk 2.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.2 more than he's converted in all games this season while at home. The 6th-fastest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 5th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the league, Dalano Banton comes in at the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a mere 1.0 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The 6th-fastest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 5th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year. Dalano Banton will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production in all stat categories.