Denver @ Charlotte props

Among all players in the league, Nick Richards slots into the 100th percentile for 3-point proficiency with a a very good 100.0% rate since the start of last season. Nick Richards has averaged 28.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 more than he's averaged overall this year. This matchup is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Nuggets are the visiting squad, their opposition has averaged the 2nd-fewest three attempts per game in the league against them this year (29.4). The number of field goal attempts against Nikola Jokic has been very high (11.6 per game) when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (96th percentile). Nick Richards has converted 95.8% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 14.4% higher than he's converted overall this year while on his home court.

Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Miller rates in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a massive 2.5 fouls per game playing at home this year. The matchup against Denver is a hard one for three-point shots; when the Denver Nuggets are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have totaled the 15th-least 3-pointers per game in the league this year (1.1). The 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Hornets. The Hornets check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

In regard to scoring, the Nuggets's feeble 111.1 points per game while playing on the road ranks 10th-worst in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Hornets is a difficult one for field goal attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.3). The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (13.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope lands in the 84th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 32.6 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. The matchup against the Hornets is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 28th-most threes per game in the league this year (2.5). The Nuggets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has converted 91.7% of his foul shot attempts while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 86th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games (27th-most in the NBA).

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 6.7 three-pointers per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 31.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 80th percentile. Over the last 24 games when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have logged 16.4 points per game (25th-highest in the league) against the Hornets, designating this as a positive matchup for offensive performance. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 29.9% more than he's converted overall this season.

The matchup against Denver is a tough one for 3-point attempts; when the Nuggets are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.5). The 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Hornets. The Hornets check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, their opposition has brought down 13.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Nuggets (saving possessions that can result in more opportunities for offense).

This matchup is a tough one for threes; when the Hornets have the home court advantage, their opposition has posted the 8th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (34.9%). The Nuggets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup against Denver is a tough one for 3-point attempts; when the Nuggets are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.5). The 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Hornets. The Hornets check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, their opposition has brought down 13.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Nuggets (saving possessions that can result in more opportunities for offense).

Gordon Hayward has successfully made 52.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 7.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Gordon Hayward has made 51.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 16.5% more than he's made from three over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Gordon Hayward comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 32.3 minutes per game this year. Gordon Hayward has attempted 3.0 free throws per game at home this year, ranking in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA. This year, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (28th-highest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

P.J. Washington has attempted 11.8 field goals per game this year, placing him in the 78th percentile among all players in the league. P.J. Washington has attempted 6.0 treys per game this year, ranking in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, P.J. Washington ranks in the 75th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 30.1 minutes per game this year. This matchup is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Nuggets are the visiting squad, their opposition has averaged the 2nd-fewest three attempts per game in the league against them this year (29.4). P.J. Washington will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts player production in all stat categories.

The 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Hornets. The Hornets check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, their opposition has brought down 13.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Nuggets (saving possessions that can result in more opportunities for offense). The matchup against the Nuggets is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 foul shots per game this year (15th-least in the NBA).

Nikola Jokic has converted 10.3 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic places in the 75th percentile for three-point ability with a a superb 39.0% rate this year. Nikola Jokic has played 32.8 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a challenging one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing clubs have totaled the 4th-fewest three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 10 games (31.5). The number of points scored against Nick Richards has been remarkably high (18.3 per game) when he is playing at home and facing other starting Cs this year (100th percentile).

Peyton Watson has sunk 71.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 44.1% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year. This matchup is a tough one for threes; when the Hornets have the home court advantage, their opposition has posted the 8th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (34.9%). The Nuggets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon ranks in the 83rd percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 32.0 minutes per game this year. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 8.7 field goals per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Hornets, designating this as a strong matchup. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.