Denver @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Royce O'Neale lands in the 85th percentile for threes scored playing at home, totaling 2.3 per game this year. In regard to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's outstanding 115.2 points per game settles in as the 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Suns. Royce O'Neale has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 27.5% higher than he's made in all games this year. The matchup vs. Denver is a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.2 foul shots per game this year when the Nuggets are on the road (10th-most in the league).

Jusuf Nurkic has converted 60.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 11.2% higher than he's sunk overall this year on his home court. In regard to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's outstanding 115.2 points per game settles in as the 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Suns. Jusuf Nurkic has sunk 89.3% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 19.7% more than he's put through the net in all games this year while on his home court. The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Nikola Jokic has been remarkably high (3.7 free throw attempts per game) when guarding opposing starting Cs this year (86th percentile).

The Denver Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games.

The Suns have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with the home court advantage with only 6.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, struggling to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon slots into the 75th percentile, totaling a colossal 14.1 points per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon ranks in the 88th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, averaging a whopping 3.9 foul shot attempts per game this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix may be a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a massive 4.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Suns are on their home court (2nd-most in the NBA).

Tyus Jones has converted 59.4% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games, 15.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Among all players in the league, Tyus Jones lands in the 80th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 31.6 minutes per game this year. Tyus Jones has tallied 1.1 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 24th percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling. In regard to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's outstanding 115.2 points per game settles in as the 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Suns.

Monte Morris has averaged 0.7 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 11th percentile -- among the league's least foul-prone. In regard to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's outstanding 115.2 points per game settles in as the 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Suns. Monte Morris will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to increase player performance across the board.

Jamal Murray has attempted 19.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Jamal Murray has attempted 5.9 shots from downtown per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jamal Murray has averaged 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The Denver Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a strong one; they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2).

Among all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. places in the 89th percentile for shots scored, compiling a whopping 7.1 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 79th percentile for 3-point shots scored when playing on the road, tallying 1.9 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has played 34.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 92nd percentile. The Denver Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SFs have averaged 1.9 3-pointers per game (10th-highest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, resulting in a strong matchup.

Bradley Beal has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. Over the last 25 games, opposing starting SGs have tallied 15.6 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, marking this as a difficult matchup for offensive production. The Suns have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with the home court advantage with only 6.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Compared to last year's 26.7 mark, Nikola Jokic's points per game have increased this year to 30.9. Nikola Jokic has converted 46.8% of his 3-point attempts when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic measures in the 100th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 37.3 minutes per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home. The number of points posted against Jusuf Nurkic has been quite high (18.0 per game) when guarding fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile).

In regard to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's outstanding 115.2 points per game settles in as the 8th-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should boost opportunities for the Suns. The matchup vs. Denver is a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.2 foul shots per game this year when the Nuggets are on the road (10th-most in the league). Ryan Dunn will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player production in all facets of the game.

Christian Braun has converted 55.9% of his shots from the field this year, putting him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the league. Christian Braun has tallied 34.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 91st percentile. The Denver Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home. The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Christian Braun has attempted 3.1 free throws per game this year, a significant increase from his 1.6 mark last year.

Julian Strawther has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Mason Plumlee has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

DeAndre Jordan has gone over 2.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Josh Okogie has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.