Denver @ Washington Picks & Props

Marvin Bagley III has attempted a lowly 3.2 shots per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 8.2 mark last season. In contrast to last year's 21.0 clip, Marvin Bagley III's playing time has diminished this year to 6.9 minutes per game. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Washington Wizards rank 6thworst in in the NBA as the home team with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Peyton Watson has successfully made 55.5% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 8.3% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 14.6 field goal attempts per game (7th-most in the league) against the Wizards, resulting in a favorable matchup. The 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should boost possessions for the Denver Nuggets.

The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to more plays for the Wizards. When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Washington Wizards's impressive 23.4 free throw attempts per game ranks 6th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.7 free throws per game this year (3rd-most in the league). Carlton Carrington should see an increase in output across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. The 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should boost possessions for the Denver Nuggets.

Out of all players in the league, Jordan Poole places in the 96th percentile for personal fouls, registering a monstrous 3.2 fouls per game while playing at home this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 4.5 three attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, making this a tough matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Washington Wizards rank 6thworst in in the NBA as the home team with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Bilal Coulibaly has been on the court for an impressive 34.5 minutes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 27.3 minutes per game last year. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to more plays for the Wizards. Bilal Coulibaly has made 2.4 free throws per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 78th percentile out of all players in the league. When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Washington Wizards's impressive 23.4 free throw attempts per game ranks 6th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon ranks in the 85th percentile for shooting proficiency with a remarkable 54.6% rate this year. Aaron Gordon has made 47.1% of his shots from downtown this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon slots into the 77th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 30.3 minutes per game this year. As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 14.6 field goal attempts per game (7th-most in the league) against the Wizards, resulting in a favorable matchup.

Jamal Murray has attempted 15.1 shots per game this year, placing him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league. Jamal Murray has sunk 2.2 treys per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.6 higher than he's made from three over the course of the year when playing on the road. Jamal Murray has tallied 36.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Washington is a good one; when the Washington Wizards are playing at home, they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (21.8).

When on his home court and facing fellow starting Cs, Jonas Valanciunas has been in the 7th percentile with a mere 0.9 shots from downtown attempted against him per game this year. The Nuggets check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Jonas Valanciunas is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted just 2.6 foul shots per game (21st percentile). Nikola Jokic will likely see a decline in output in all stat categories due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 7.4 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. registers in the 83rd percentile for three-pointers made while on the road, logging 2.2 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 35.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 94th percentile. As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Washington is a positive one for shots from the field; when the Washington Wizards are at home, the other team's starting SFs have compiled the 4th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (50.2%).

As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Washington is a good one; when the Washington Wizards are playing at home, they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (21.8). The 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should boost possessions for the Denver Nuggets. Among all players in the NBA, Russell Westbrook lands in the 84th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, averaging a whopping 3.6 free throw attempts per game when playing on the road this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun slots into the 89th percentile for field goal ability with an excellent 58.3% rate this year. Christian Braun has averaged 35.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 94th percentile. As it relates to scoring, the Nuggets's impressive 117.8 points per game while playing on the road places 4th-most in the league over the last 10 games. The 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should boost possessions for the Denver Nuggets.

Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made 66.7% of his 3-point attempts with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to more plays for the Wizards. When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Washington Wizards's impressive 23.4 free throw attempts per game ranks 6th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup with Nikola Jokic in regard to getting to the free-throw line lands in only the 89th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting a whopping 4.1 free throws per game this year.

Alex Sarr has gone over 10.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.