Milwaukee @ Portland picks

Out of all players in the league, Donovan Clingan rates in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.6 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.

The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a tough one for three-point shots; the other team's starting PGs have shot for the 3rd-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%). The Bucks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Anfernee Simons has compiled 5.0 assists per game this year at home, placing him among the league leaders by this metric in recent days: 90th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons ranks in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 30.5 minutes per game while at home this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Anfernee Simons ought to see a spike in production in all facets of the game on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

The matchup against the Trail Blazers may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the NBA).

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.