Portland @ Toronto picks

Jamison Battle has attempted 8.8 shots from the field per game over the last 15 games, 3.4 more than he's attempted overall this year. Jamison Battle has made 2.4 treys per game over the last 15 games, 0.8 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. Jamison Battle has played 28.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.9 more than he's played overall this season. The Raptors have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games while traveling, which should raise opportunities for the Toronto Raptors.

As it relates to scoring, the Trail Blazers's subpar 108.4 points per game as the road team measures as the 6th-fewest in the league this year. The matchup against the Raptors may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.7 foul shots per game over the last 25 games (2nd-least in the NBA). Deni Avdija will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally decreases stat production across the board.

Jamison Battle has played 28.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.9 more than he's played overall this season. The Raptors have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. The Trail Blazers have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games while traveling, which should raise opportunities for the Toronto Raptors. The Toronto Raptors check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Jamison Battle will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 7.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Shaedon Sharpe has tallied 37.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 3.2 threes per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Raptors, designating this as a good matchup. The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors).

In contrast to last year's 1.4 clip, Matisse Thybulle's personal fouls per game have declined this year to 0.4. The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA with 15.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Relative to last season's 22.9 mark, Matisse Thybulle's playing time has been reduced this season to 16.6 minutes per game. Matisse Thybulle will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally lowers player production in all stat categories.

Donovan Clingan has played 27.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.9 higher than he's played overall this year. The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA with 15.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. The matchup against Orlando Robinson is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 3.4 foul shots per game (77th percentile).

Donovan Clingan has compiled 4.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 more than he's compiled in all games this season. Donovan Clingan has played 27.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.9 higher than he's played overall this year. The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Toronto Raptors). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA with 15.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.