Denver @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Dalton Knecht has converted 8.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.1 higher than he's converted overall this season. Dalton Knecht has made 4.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. Dalton Knecht has averaged 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.6 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 121.6 points per game when playing at home comes in as the 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games.

In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 121.6 points per game when playing at home comes in as the 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Lakers are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 7th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Nuggets). D'Angelo Russell has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 7.6% higher than he's made over the course of the year. D'Angelo Russell will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally boosts player production in all stat categories.

Peyton Watson has sunk 56.6% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 15.1% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Peyton Watson has sunk 48.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 15.2% more than he's made over the course of the year. Peyton Watson has played 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 more than he's played overall this season. This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 5.6 three attempts per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers, resulting in a good matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games.

Anthony Davis has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's been called for in all games this season. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 2ndworst in in the league as the home team with a mere 7.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura ranks in the 89th percentile for 3-point proficiency playing at home with an excellent 50.0% rate this year. Rui Hachimura has averaged 33.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 87th percentile. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 121.6 points per game when playing at home comes in as the 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Lakers are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 7th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Nuggets).

Out of all players in the NBA, LeBron James measures in the 96th percentile for field goals made, compiling a colossal 8.8 per game this year. Among all players in the league, LeBron James ranks in the 84th percentile for 3-point shots scored while at home, totaling 2.4 per game this year. LeBron James has been on the court for 35.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 93rd percentile. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 121.6 points per game when playing at home comes in as the 2nd-highest in the league this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 44.8% on three-pointers (5th-best in the NBA) against the Nuggets, labeling this as a good matchup.

Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 7.1 baskets per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile among all players in the league. Michael Porter Jr. has played 36.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 95th percentile. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 5.8 3-point attempts per game (highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Compared to last season's 46.1% rate, Jamal Murray's shooting ability has fallen this season to 38.9%. The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. Jamal Murray ought to suffer a reduction in performance across the board considering being on the road in this matchup.

Out of all players in the league, Austin Reaves places in the 82nd percentile, averaging a colossal 17.3 points per game this year. Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves lands in the 91st percentile for threes sunk on his home court, totaling 2.9 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves registers in the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 34.0 minutes per game on his home court this year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 121.6 points per game when playing at home comes in as the 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games.

The Nuggets have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). The Nuggets check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Russell Westbrook has attempted 4.1 free throws per game this year, significantly more than his 2.3 mark last year.

Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic slots into the 100th percentile for field goals drained, tallying a whopping 11.0 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic ranks in the 94th percentile for 3-point efficiency while playing on the road with a stellar 43.3% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic slots into the 100th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 38.3 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Among all players in the NBA, Cam Reddish measures in the 92nd percentile for field goal prowess with a phenomenal 64.7% rate this year. Cam Reddish has sunk 72.2% of his 3-pointers this year, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 121.6 points per game when playing at home comes in as the 2nd-highest in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Lakers are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from facing the 7th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Nuggets).

Among all players in the league, Christian Braun comes in at the 77th percentile, posting a massive 15.0 points per game while playing away from home this year. Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun slots into the 89th percentile for three-point prowess with a remarkable 44.8% rate this year. Christian Braun has been on the court for 34.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The Nuggets have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Julian Strawther has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.