Portland @ Denver Picks & Props

Jabari Walker has averaged 28.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.6 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The Trail Blazers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Nikola Jokic has converted 69.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 8.2% higher than he's made in all games this season. Nikola Jokic has converted 40.9% of his attempts from downtown with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic rates in the 91st percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.8 minutes per game this year. This year, their opposition has averaged 33.8% on threes (weakest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup. The showdown with Deandre Ayton rates in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs tallying a monstrous 18.5 points per game this year when they have the home court advantage.

Deandre Ayton has made 8.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's put through the net overall this season. Among all players in the league, Deandre Ayton measures in the 83rd percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 31.6 minutes per game this year. Compared to last year's 0.1 rate, Deandre Ayton's technical fouls have been reduced this year to 0.0 per game. Over the last 10 games, opposing clubs have shot 34.6% on threes (6th-worst in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, branding this as a challenging matchup. The number of field goal attempts against Nikola Jokic has been very high (11.4 per game) when guarding fellow starting Cs this year (93rd percentile).

Jamal Murray has attempted 16.1 shots from the field per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Jamal Murray places in the 89th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 5.9 per game this year. Jamal Murray has been on the court for 36.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.4 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a good one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 6.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the NBA).

Malcolm Brogdon has attempted 12.2 shots from the field per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the league. Malcolm Brogdon has played 36.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 higher than he's played over the course of the year. The Trail Blazers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Malcolm Brogdon has converted 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 more than he's made over the course of the year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have attempted 6.2 foul shots per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, easily managing to draw fouls.

Anfernee Simons has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 1.1 more than he's been called for overall this year on the road. With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's feeble 106.0 points per game while playing away from home places worst in the league this year. The matchup against Denver is a challenging one for 3-point shots; when the Denver Nuggets are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have put up the 14th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (20.5%). The 6th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from squaring off against the most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Denver Nuggets).

Reggie Jackson has converted 52.8% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games at home, 11.7% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season when playing at home. This year, their opposition has averaged 33.8% on threes (weakest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Reggie Jackson has converted 90.3% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 12.5% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Reggie Jackson will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually increases stat production across the board.

Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have tallied 20.4 points per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, creating a good matchup for offensive production. The Trail Blazers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Matisse Thybulle has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 10 games, 24.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. The matchup vs. Denver may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 5.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Denver Nuggets are at home (29th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope comes in at the 85th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 32.2 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a favorable one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 30th-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (51.5%). The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 9.5% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (23rd-most in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Peyton Watson has sunk 60.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 13 games at home, 26.9% higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year at home. This year, their opposition has averaged 33.8% on threes (weakest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 45.7% rate, Peyton Watson's free-throw ability has increased this season to 63.5%. Peyton Watson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally boosts stat production across the board.

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 6.9 three-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. lands in the 83rd percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 31.6 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 25.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Michael Porter Jr. figures to see a rise in productivity for all stats in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Kris Murray has successfully made 34.2% of his shots from the field this year, putting him in the 9th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Kris Murray has tallied 12.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the least-used players in the league: 25th percentile. With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's feeble 106.0 points per game while playing away from home places worst in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 3.9 3-point attempts per game (12th-lowest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, resulting in a difficult matchup. The 6th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers.

Aaron Gordon has made 68.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games at home, 6.9% more than he's sunk over the course of the season at home. Aaron Gordon has successfully made 50.9% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games at home, 11.2% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season at home. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Gordon has attempted 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this season. Aaron Gordon figures to get a boost in performance across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's feeble 106.0 points per game while playing away from home places worst in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 3.9 3-point attempts per game (12th-lowest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, resulting in a difficult matchup. The 6th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from squaring off against the most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Denver Nuggets). The Nuggets have given up the 10th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.7) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Scoot Henderson has gone over 14.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.