Denver @ New York Picks & Props

Jericho Sims has converted 75.0% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 6.3% more than he's put through the net overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Jericho Sims measures in the 11th percentile for personal fouls, averaging just 0.8 fouls per game this year. The matchup vs. Nikola Jokic is a favorable one for shots from the field; when guarding opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 11.2 shots made from the field per game (93rd percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has snagged 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense).

Isaiah Hartenstein has sunk a terrific 50.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, quite a bit more than his 20.0 mark last year. Isaiah Hartenstein has played 34.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.9 more than he's played in all games this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has snagged 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs vs. Nikola Jokic has been remarkably high this year (4.4 free throw attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 86th percentile).

Peyton Watson has successfully made 42.1% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games on the road, 13.0% more than he's converted from downtown overall this year when playing away from home. The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense). This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has attempted 19.8 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Knicks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

In regard to shooting, the Denver Nuggets's poor 111.8 points per game as the visting team measures as the 10th-lowest in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games away from home. The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from competing against the least up-tempo pace home team in the league this year (the Knicks). Nikola Jokic figures to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of being on the road in this matchup.

In regard to scoring, the Knicks's poor 110.0 points per game places 7th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against Denver is a hard one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Denver Nuggets are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.5). The New York Knicks have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league playing at home this year. The Nuggets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to decreased plays for the Knicks.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has snagged 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense). Josh Hart has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 16.7% higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Josh Hart will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production in all facets of the game.

Reggie Jackson has converted 55.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 10.8% more than he's made overall this year. The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense). Reggie Jackson has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 23.2% more than he's sunk overall this year without the home court advantage. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has attempted 19.8 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Knicks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Quentin Grimes has accumulated 1.1 personal fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 23rd percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has snagged 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense). Quentin Grimes has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 44.4% higher than he's put through the net overall this year. Quentin Grimes will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to improve player performance for all stats.

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 12.8 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 91st percentile for 3-point attempts while playing on the road, tallying 6.4 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. rates in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.4 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).

In regard to shooting, the Denver Nuggets's poor 111.8 points per game as the visting team measures as the 10th-lowest in the league this year. The matchup against the Knicks is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting PGs have totaled the 14th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.8). The Denver Nuggets have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games away from home. The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from competing against the least up-tempo pace home team in the league this year (the Knicks). Jamal Murray should suffer a reduction in productivity in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this matchup.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has attempted 5.2 treys per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. Among all players in the league, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks in the 85th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 32.5 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. New York is a strong one; when the Knicks are playing at home, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SGs this year (21.5). The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).

Julius Randle has sunk 50.5% of his treys over the last 5 games, 19.2% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. Julius Randle has attempted 6.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle comes in at the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 35.1 minutes per game on his home court this year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 44.8% on 3-pointers (26th-highest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, identifying this as a favorable matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the NBA, O.G. Anunoby ranks in the 84th percentile for threes hit, compiling 2.1 per game this year. O.G. Anunoby has tallied 34.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 93rd percentile. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has snagged 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense). O.G. Anunoby has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 23.7% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season.

Aaron Gordon has successfully made 61.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 6.2% more than he's converted in all games this season. The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense). Aaron Gordon has attempted 5.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 11.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 8.1 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted overall this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has snagged 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added opportunities for offense). Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 1.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home.

Christian Braun has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Precious Achiuwa has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.