New York @ Portland picks

Shaedon Sharpe has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 12 games when playing at home, 1.1 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home. With respect to scoring, the Trail Blazers's lackluster 110.6 points per game comes in as the 7th-worst in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league without the home court advantage this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Donovan Clingan has tallied 3.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's tallied overall this season. Donovan Clingan has played 25.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 higher than he's played over the course of the year. The 6th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Trail Blazers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 5th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. Donovan Clingan figures to see an increase in production for all stats considering having the home court advantage in this game.