New York @ Denver Picks & Props

Nikola Jokic has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (86th percentile). The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, but the Nuggets rank 4thworst in in the league with just 8.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. The matchup against Isaiah Hartenstein is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; when Hartenstein is playing on the road and squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a measly 2.9 free throws per game (17th percentile).

Precious Achiuwa has successfully made 60.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 9.6% higher than he's sunk overall this year on the road. Precious Achiuwa has made 75.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games on the road, 45.5% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season while on the road. Precious Achiuwa has been on the court for 30.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 7.8 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Precious Achiuwa has attempted 2.7 foul shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Josh Hart has attempted 13.0 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 4.7 more than he's attempted overall this season. Josh Hart has attempted 5.4 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted overall this year. Josh Hart has been on the court for 42.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.8 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Peyton Watson has converted 60.0% of his treys over the last 13 games at home, 23.4% more than he's made from downtown overall this year while on his home court. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home. In comparison to last year's 45.7% mark, Peyton Watson's foul-shot proficiency has increased this year to 58.0%. Peyton Watson will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase player performance in all facets of the game.

With respect to offense, the Knicks's feeble 99.7 points per game rates weakest in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on threes (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year has been the New York Knicks. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league this year, which should decrease possessions for the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson stands to suffer a drop-off in productivity across the board in light of being on the road in this game.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 17.0 shots per game over the last 10 games, 5.4 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 12.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 3.9 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Donte DiVincenzo has been on the court for 36.0 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 9.0 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 90.5% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 26.8% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. Isaiah Hartenstein has converted a terrific 50.0% of his 3-point attempts this year, significantly more than his 20.0 rate last year. Isaiah Hartenstein has played 29.3 minutes per game over the last 15 games away from home, 4.6 higher than he's played in all games this season on the road. The number of shots from the field against Nikola Jokic has been remarkably high (11.8 per game) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (93rd percentile). The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sunk 2.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season on his home court. Out of all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope registers in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 31.7 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home. The matchup vs. the New York Knicks is a good one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting SGs have compiled the highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (44.7%). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 8.1% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Jamal Murray has successfully made 9.5 field goals per game over the last 15 games at home, 1.5 more than he's put through the hoop overall this season with the home court advantage. Jamal Murray has made 2.4 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Jamal Murray comes in at the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 31.3 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home. The matchup against the Knicks is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 4.3 foul shots per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

Miles McBride has successfully made 2.3 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Miles McBride has averaged 29.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 13.8 more than he's averaged overall this year. The matchup against Denver is a positive one; when the Nuggets are at home, they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4). The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Miles McBride has converted 94.4% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 10.5% higher than he's sunk in all games this year.

Aaron Gordon has converted 66.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 8.2% more than he's made over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon lands in the 79th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.3 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home. The matchup against New York is a favorable one for threes; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 2nd-highest three percentage in the league this year (47.7%). Aaron Gordon has attempted and missed 1.2 foul shot attempts per game this year, significantly lower than his 1.7 rate last year.

Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 20.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. Michael Porter Jr. has converted 3.4 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 31.5 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Nuggets rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 48.0% on threes (best in the NBA) against the Knicks, making this a strong matchup.

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.

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

Bojan Bogdanovic has not yet played a game this season.

Justin Holiday has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Alec Burks has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.