San Antonio @ Portland Picks & Props

The Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.

Chris Paul has attempted 5.2 three-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 76th percentile among all players in the NBA. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 75.1% rate, Chris Paul's free-throw performance has jumped this season to 100.0%.

Harrison Barnes has accumulated 0.7 personal fouls per game on the road this year, putting him in the 11th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Harrison Barnes has successfully made 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.

The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Jeremy Sochan has successfully made a terrific 2.6 free throws per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 1.5 mark last season. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.0 foul shots per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Relative to last season's 36.0% mark, Julian Champagnie's scoring effectiveness has spiked this season to 42.1%. Julian Champagnie has attempted 8.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goals (highest in the league) against the Trail Blazers, branding this as a positive matchup. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Jabari Walker has averaged just 1.2 personal fouls per game this season, significantly less than his 2.4 fouls per game last season. The 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Jabari Walker figures to see a rise in productivity in all stat categories on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Shaedon Sharpe has successfully made 40.7% of his three-point shots over the last 12 games at home, 15.9% more than he's made over the course of the season when playing at home. Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 6.2 3-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 86th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a positive one for shots from the field; when the San Antonio Spurs are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SGs have posted the 2nd-highest field goal percentage in the league this year (54.7%). The 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers.

Toumani Camara has attempted 5.4 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. The 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 34.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.

Among all players in the NBA, Devin Vassell ranks in the 91st percentile for threes converted, registering 2.4 per game this year. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers). The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Devin Vassell has converted 95.2% of his foul shot attempts this year, placing him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Among all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant lands in the 87th percentile for three-point attempts, tallying 6.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jerami Grant measures in the 84th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 32.5 minutes per game this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Anfernee Simons has attempted just 14.5 shots from the field per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 18.2 rate last year. Anfernee Simons has attempted a mere 7.4 shots from downtown per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 8.8 mark last year. The Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.

Victor Wembanyama has compiled 28.9 points per game over the last 10 games, 5.3 higher than he's compiled overall this year. Victor Wembanyama has attempted 11.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted overall this season. Victor Wembanyama has averaged 32.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 82nd percentile. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).

The 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Deandre Ayton should see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Donovan Clingan has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Dalano Banton has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Scoot Henderson has gone over 10.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.