Los Angeles @ Portland props

Dalton Knecht has played 11.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 7.2 less than he's played in all games this season. The matchup vs. Portland is a tough one for shot attempts from the field; when the Portland Trail Blazers are at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (8.4). The 3rd-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Dalton Knecht ought to experience a decrease in performance in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this contest.

Bronny James has sunk 73.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 22.5% more than he's converted overall this year on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Bronny James comes in at the 6th percentile for personal fouls, registering a lowly 0.5 fouls per game this year. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the away team. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from facing the 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers). Bronny James has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.4% more than he's converted over the course of the season.

Shaedon Sharpe has been on the court for 36.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.2 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Shaedon Sharpe will likely see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories due to having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the league, Toumani Camara ranks in the 97th percentile for personal fouls, putting up an enormous 3.0 fouls per game this year. With respect to 3-pointers, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 32.5% rate of made threes comes in as the weakest in the league over the last 20 games. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers).

Donovan Clingan has successfully made 4.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.7 higher than he's made in all games this year playing at home. Donovan Clingan has played 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.7 higher than he's played overall this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Donovan Clingan will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player production across the board.

With respect to 3-pointers, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 32.5% rate of made threes comes in as the weakest in the league over the last 20 games. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers).

Matisse Thybulle has averaged 26.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.5 more than he's averaged overall this season. Matisse Thybulle has averaged 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the league (17th percentile). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Matisse Thybulle ought to see a rise in output in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 8.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.