Boston @ Memphis props

The Memphis Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Boston Celtics). This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (fewest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line.

The matchup against Boston is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the Boston Celtics are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.7). The Grizzlies have played at the fastest tempo in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Jaylen Wells has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Jaylen Wells will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production for all stats.

Among all players in the league, Santi Aldama places in the 78th percentile for three-pointers sunk, putting up 1.8 per game this year. The Grizzlies have played at the fastest tempo in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Santi Aldama has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 50.0% more than he's made overall this year at home. Santi Aldama is expected to see an increase in productivity in all facets of the game considering enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Zach Edey has successfully made 66.7% of his field goals over the last 10 games at home, 6.5% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while playing at home. Zach Edey has made 100.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 63.0% more than he's sunk in all games this year. The Grizzlies have played at the fastest tempo in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Zach Edey will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally raises player production for all stats.

Desmond Bane has converted 7.9 shots made from the field per game over the last 15 games at home, 1.3 more than he's put through the net overall this season while on his home court. Desmond Bane has sunk 2.9 threes per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Desmond Bane rates in the 80th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 30.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Grizzlies have played at the fastest tempo in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. In regard to drawing fouls, the Celtics's lackluster 17.0 free throw attempts per game comes in as the worst in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Grizzlies may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SFs have attempted just 2.6 free throws per game over the last 12 games (3rd-least in the NBA). Jayson Tatum will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to lower player production across the board.

The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 4.6 free throws per game this year (5th-most in the league).

Kristaps Porzingis has tallied 18.7 points per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category. Kristaps Porzingis has made 40.5% of his three-point shots without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Kristaps Porzingis rates in the 76th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 28.8 minutes per game while on the road this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Jaylen Brown has made 51.8% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 7.1% higher than he's sunk overall this year on the road. Jaylen Brown has averaged 33.5 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have registered 15.8 points per game (9th-most in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, resulting in a strong matchup for offensive performance. The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Derrick White has converted an impressive 3.5 treys per game this season, a significant increase from his 2.8 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Derrick White measures in the 88th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 32.7 minutes per game away from home this year. The matchup vs. Memphis is a strong one; when the Grizzlies are playing at home, they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (22.8). The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Jrue Holiday has attempted 4.7 3-point shots per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jrue Holiday has been on the court for 30.4 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Jrue Holiday has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 10.4% more than he's sunk in all games this season.

This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have totaled 3.0 three attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Grizzlies, making this a challenging matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. In regard to drawing fouls, the Celtics's lackluster 17.0 free throw attempts per game comes in as the worst in the league over the last 25 games. Al Horford will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally worsens player production in all stat categories.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has successfully made 51.9% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games at home, 13.7% more than he's made from downtown overall this season at home. Among all players in the league, Jaren Jackson Jr. measures in the 75th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 28.8 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Grizzlies have played at the fastest tempo in the league this year. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Jaren Jackson Jr. ought to get a boost in output across the board as a result of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Payton Pritchard has attempted 12.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Payton Pritchard has attempted 9.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Payton Pritchard rates in the 75th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 28.3 minutes per game this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kennard has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Vince Williams has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Scotty Pippen has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.