Denver @ Utah Picks & Props

Christian Braun has played 24.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.6 higher than he's played in all games this year. The Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Jamal Murray has converted 52.3% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games on the road, 14.5% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season while on the road. Jamal Murray has averaged 32.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 88th percentile. The matchup against the Jazz is a good one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 29th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (15.8). The Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Aaron Gordon has made 18.6% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, -13.0% lower than he's made from three overall this season. The Denver Nuggets have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against Utah is a hard one for three-point attempts; when the Jazz are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 11th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.9). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing away from home. While on their home court, the Jazz have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Nikola Jokic has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (84th percentile). The Denver Nuggets have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing away from home. While on their home court, the Jazz have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (12.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Nikola Jokic will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually reduces player production across the board.

Ochai Agbaji has gone over 16.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Kris Dunn has gone over 18.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Udoka Azubuike has gone over 9.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Juan Toscano-Anderson has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Michael Porter Jr. has gone over 13.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Damian Jones has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Luka Samanic has gone over 12.5 in 1 of his last 7 games.

Simone Fontecchio has gone over 12.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jeff Green has gone over 9.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Reggie Jackson has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Johnny Juzang has gone over 9.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Zeke Nnaji has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.