Detroit @ Denver Picks & Props

With respect to offense, the Pistons's superb 121.6 points per game comes in as the 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Nikola Jokic is a favorable one for threes; when Jokic is at home other starting Cs this year, they have made a colossal 57.3% of their attempts from downtown (97th percentile). The 8th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pistons. The matchup against Nikola Jokic is a positive one for getting to the foul line; when Jokic is playing at home other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 4.4 foul shots per game (100th percentile).

Jamal Murray has attempted 18.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Jamal Murray has made 44.4% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 10.3% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Jamal Murray lands in the 98th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 36.6 minutes per game this year. The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets.

Peyton Watson has sunk 64.4% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games at home, 12.1% higher than he's converted over the course of the season at home. Peyton Watson has made 52.5% of his treys over the last 10 games at home, 12.1% more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season while on his home court. The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 13 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Russell Westbrook has sunk 6.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 13 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have attempted 5.7 foul shots per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Pistons, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Among all players in the league, Cade Cunningham lands in the 98th percentile for shots, totaling 20.1 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Cade Cunningham ranks in the 89th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, compiling 6.6 per game this year. Cade Cunningham has played 35.8 minutes per game while on the road this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. With respect to offense, the Pistons's superb 121.6 points per game comes in as the 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 8th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons.

Jaden Ivey has attempted 14.0 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jaden Ivey has successfully made 2.0 3-point shots per game this year, placing him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. With respect to offense, the Pistons's superb 121.6 points per game comes in as the 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have notched 20.4 points per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Nuggets, designating this as a good matchup for offensive performance. The 8th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons.

Relative to last season's 26.7 mark, Nikola Jokic's points per game have surged this season to 30.5. Nikola Jokic has converted an impressive 2.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.1 mark last year. Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic ranks in the 97th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 35.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets.

Out of all players in the NBA, Tobias Harris places in the 76th percentile for shots from the field, registering 11.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Tobias Harris ranks in the 82nd percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 31.9 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Pistons's superb 121.6 points per game comes in as the 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 8th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pistons.

Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 6.7 field goals per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 88th percentile among all players in the NBA. Michael Porter Jr. has played 33.9 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 13 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Tim Hardaway Jr. has converted 3.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. With respect to offense, the Pistons's superb 121.6 points per game comes in as the 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 8th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pistons. Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 18.8% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year when playing away from home.

Christian Braun has successfully made 55.8% of his shots from the field when playing at home this year, placing him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. Christian Braun has played a whopping 33.8 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 19.8 minutes per game last year. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have shot 45.0% on threes (4th-best in the NBA) against the Pistons, designating this as a positive matchup. The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets.

Malik Beasley has attempted 18.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 more than he's attempted overall this year. Malik Beasley has attempted 12.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.5 more than he's attempted overall this year. With respect to offense, the Pistons's superb 121.6 points per game comes in as the 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 8th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pistons.

Julian Strawther has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Ausar Thompson has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.