Brooklyn @ Denver Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Justin Holiday measures in the 25th percentile for playing time, tallying a lowly 15.0 minutes per game on the road this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league without the home court advantage this year. The Nuggets are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from competing against the 5th-slowest pace home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Brooklyn Nets). Over the last 10 games, opposing squads have nabbed 12.8 offensive boards per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets (lengthening possessions that can generate further opportunities for offense). In terms of drawing fouls, the Denver Nuggets's lackluster 20.6 free throw attempts per game on their home court rates 5th-worst in the NBA this year.

Relative to last season's 17.1 mark, Jamal Murray's shots taken have declined this season to 14.6 per game. Jamal Murray has averaged just 29.3 minutes per game this year, significantly less than his 34.0 minutes per game last year. In contrast to last year's 0.0 mark, Jamal Murray's technical fouls have surged this year to 0.3 per game. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league without the home court advantage this year. The Nuggets are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from competing against the 5th-slowest pace home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Brooklyn Nets).

The Nets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Denver Nuggets have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Compared to last year's 4.4 clip, Christian Braun's points per game have surged this year to 8.6. Christian Braun has made 46.4% of his three-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 12.9% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year while on the road. Christian Braun has tallied an impressive 19.5 minutes per game this season, quite a bit more than his 14.5 minutes per game last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have shot 45.4% on shots from the field (6th-weakest in the league) vs. the Nets, labeling this as a tough matchup. The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 23.5% on 3-pointers (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home court. The Brooklyn Nets will likely experience a decrease in plays today from squaring off against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). As a team, the Nets have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe: 3rd-worst in the league this year with a lowly 20.2 foul shots per game. The matchup against the Denver Nuggets may be a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games (14th-least in the NBA).

Compared to last season's 6.1 mark, Michael Porter Jr.'s shots from the field hit have surged this season to 7.3 per game. In comparison to last year's 2.6 mark, Michael Porter Jr.'s 3-point shots scored have surged this year to 3.4 per game. Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. rates in the 80th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 31.1 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Brooklyn Nets is a good one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (19.8). The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

This year when they are on the road, opposing starting Cs have tallied 0.8 three attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, marking this as a hard matchup. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league without the home court advantage this year. The Nuggets are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from competing against the 5th-slowest pace home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Brooklyn Nets). Over the last 10 games, opposing squads have nabbed 12.8 offensive boards per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets (lengthening possessions that can generate further opportunities for offense). In terms of drawing fouls, the Denver Nuggets's lackluster 20.6 free throw attempts per game on their home court rates 5th-worst in the NBA this year.

In comparison to last year's 8.1 mark, Royce O'Neale's shots from the field have tailed off this year to 5.8 per game. Among all players in the league, Royce O'Neale comes in at the 79th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a whopping 2.5 fouls per game at home this year. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has averaged 36.3% on threes (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, resulting in a positive matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home court. The Brooklyn Nets will likely experience a decrease in plays today from squaring off against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).

Cam Thomas has attempted 19.7 shots per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.9 rate last season. Cam Thomas has played 30.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 79th percentile. The matchup against the Nuggets is a favorable one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have put up the 25th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (39.8%). The Nets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Denver Nuggets have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Compared to last year's 2.9 clip, Cameron Johnson's three-pointers hit have increased this year to 3.3 per game. The Nets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Denver Nuggets have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 78.0% clip, Cameron Johnson's foul-shot effectiveness has increased this year to 100.0%.

In contrast to last season's 5.5 clip, Aaron Gordon's field goals drained have increased this season to 6.3 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon places in the 84th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 32.4 minutes per game this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have shot 45.4% on shots from the field (6th-weakest in the league) vs. the Nets, labeling this as a tough matchup. The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Gordon will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player production in all facets of the game.

Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 14.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 2.9 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 6.5 3-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 91st percentile among all players in the league. Spencer Dinwiddie has tallied 30.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 75th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Nets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Denver Nuggets have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Nic Claxton has converted a terrific 100.0% of his three-point attempts this year, quite a bit higher than his 0.0 rate last year. The matchup against Denver is a favorable one for field goal attempts; when the Nuggets are playing at home, the other team's starting Cs have tallied the 30th-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (12.5). The Nets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Denver Nuggets have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). In contrast to last season's 57.9% mark, Nic Claxton's free-throw proficiency has jumped this season to 66.7%.

Dorian Finney-Smith has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.