Denver @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

D'Angelo Russell has made 9.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.8 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year on his home court. D'Angelo Russell has sunk 3.9 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 1.4 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. D'Angelo Russell has been on the court for 37.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.0 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. In regard to shooting, the Lakers's fantastic 123.0 points per game measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 15 games. The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Peyton Watson has successfully made 61.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 12.6% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Peyton Watson has been on the court for 23.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Los Angeles Lakers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 8.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 31.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 83rd percentile. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the Lakers, marking this as a positive matchup. The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. The Denver Nuggets have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games. The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Anthony Davis has been very low this year (2.5 free throw attempts per game: 3rd percentile). Nikola Jokic ought to experience a decrease in production across the board due to being on the road in this game.

Over the last 25 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 15.6 points per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Nuggets have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. When playing on the road, the Nuggets have allowed the 8th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

LeBron James has made a lowly 9.4 baskets per game this year, significantly less than his 10.7 rate last year. LeBron James has attempted a measly 5.3 treys per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 6.8 rate last season. The Nuggets have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. When playing on the road, the Nuggets have allowed the 8th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Taurean Prince measures in the 80th percentile for three-point attempts when playing at home, posting 5.2 per game this year. Taurean Prince has tallied a terrific 30.1 minutes per game this year, significantly higher than his 22.2 minutes per game last year. In regard to shooting, the Lakers's fantastic 123.0 points per game measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have tallied 30.1 three attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, labeling this as a hard matchup. The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Los Angeles Lakers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Reggie Jackson has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 20.8% more than he's put through the net overall this season while on the road. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have attempted 15.8 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Lakers, making it tough to get to the foul line.

The Nuggets rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have shot 37.1% on field goal attempts (13th-worst in the league) vs. the Lakers, branding this as a difficult matchup. The Denver Nuggets have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games. Among all players in the league, Justin Holiday registers in the 4th percentile for free-throw effectiveness with a a poor 50.0% rate since the start of last season. Justin Holiday stands to experience a decrease in output in all stat categories on account of being on the road in this contest.

Anthony Davis has sunk 25.5% of his 3-pointers this year, putting him in the 20th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Nuggets have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. When playing on the road, the Nuggets have allowed the 8th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Aaron Gordon has converted 50.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 22.3% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season. Aaron Gordon has played 31.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 84th percentile. The matchup against the Lakers is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; opposing starting PFs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.6). The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Austin Reaves has made 2.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. Austin Reaves has averaged 30.0 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. In regard to shooting, the Lakers's fantastic 123.0 points per game measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 15 games. The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Austin Reaves has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 11.4% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year with the home court advantage.

This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 1.1 3-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, branding this as a tough matchup. The Nuggets have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. When playing on the road, the Nuggets have allowed the 8th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Jamal Murray has attempted 16.7 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. Jamal Murray has sunk 3.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season. Jamal Murray has played 31.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 84th percentile. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a positive one for shot attempts from the field; when the Lakers are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 24th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (15.6). The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets.

Christian Braun has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.