Denver @ Memphis Picks & Props

Jaylen Wells has sunk 53.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 9.0% more than he's converted over the course of the season. The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Jaylen Wells has successfully made 2.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk in all games this year.

Santi Aldama has committed 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the lowest-fouling players in the league (18th percentile). The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Santi Aldama registers in the 89th percentile for free-throw ability with an impressive 92.9% rate this year.

The Denver Nuggets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from competing against the speediest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Dario Saric comes in at the 84th percentile for foul-shot efficiency with an outstanding 85.2% rate since the start of last season.

Zach Edey has converted 60.4% of his shot attempts from the field while playing at home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Zach Edey has successfully made 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's converted in all games this season.

Scotty Pippen Jr. has attempted 4.3 threes per game over the last 11 games with the home court advantage, 1.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Scotty Pippen Jr. has successfully made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 10 games, 10.0% more than he's made in all games this season.

Desmond Bane has attempted 17.6 shots per game while playing at home since the start of last season, putting him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Desmond Bane ranks in the 98th percentile for 3-pointers sunk, averaging 3.2 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Desmond Bane slots into the 89th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.4 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year in terms of three-point attempts. The matchup against the Grizzlies may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 12 games (3rd-least in the NBA). Michael Porter Jr. will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens player performance across the board.

Nikola Jokic has converted 10.8 baskets per game this year, placing him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Nikola Jokic has played 38.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 100th percentile. The matchup against Brandon Clarke is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when Clarke is at home and defending fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 3.7 threes per game (91st percentile). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from competing against the speediest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).

Jaren Jackson Jr. has registered 28.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's registered over the course of the season. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have shot 44.8% on 3-pointers (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, branding this as a positive matchup. The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

In contrast to last season's 17.4 clip, Jamal Murray's shots from the field have fallen this season to 15.4 per game. The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year in terms of three-point attempts. Jamal Murray will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually decreases stat production in all facets of the game.

Russell Westbrook has sunk a measly 32.4% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit lower than his 43.9 mark last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Russell Westbrook registers in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, totaling an enormous 2.8 fouls per game this year. The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year in terms of three-point attempts. In comparison to last season's 0.7 rate, Russell Westbrook's unsuccessful foul shot attempts have risen this season to 1.3 per game. Russell Westbrook will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally worsens stat production in all stat categories.

Brandon Clarke has made 5.5 baskets per game over the last 6 games, 3.3 higher than he's converted in all games this year. Brandon Clarke has been called for 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least foul-prone players in the NBA (25th percentile). The Grizzlies have played at the speediest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should increase plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has converted 56.4% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 18.7% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Peyton Watson has made 52.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 21.2% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season. Peyton Watson has been on the court for 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from competing against the speediest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).

Among all players in the league, Christian Braun lands in the 78th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a monstrous 2.6 fouls per game this year. The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year in terms of three-point attempts. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have put up 9.9 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Grizzlies, identifying this as a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. Christian Braun will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player production across the board.

Vince Williams has gone over 9.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Julian Strawther has gone over 9.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.