Denver @ Utah Picks & Props

Johnny Juzang has successfully made 47.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 12.8% more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. The Utah Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA playing at home with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Johnny Juzang has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 9 games at home, 66.7% more than he's put through the net overall this season at home. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (10th-highest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on the road.

Walker Kessler has converted 6.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.8 higher than he's converted over the course of the year on his home court. The Utah Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA playing at home with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. The showdown with Nikola Jokic in regard to getting to the free-throw line registers in just the 77th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs attempting a monstrous 3.6 foul shots per game this year. Walker Kessler will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise stat production in all stat categories.

Compared to last year's 26.7 mark, Nikola Jokic's points per game have jumped this year to 30.8. Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic comes in at the 90th percentile for 3-point prowess away from home with an outstanding 45.3% rate this year. Nikola Jokic has averaged 37.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against Walker Kessler is a strong one; he has given up an enormous 21.2 points per game while at home when defending other starting Cs this year (100th percentile).

Collin Sexton has sunk 8.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's converted overall this year. The Utah Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA playing at home with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Nuggets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe. Collin Sexton will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player production in all facets of the game.

In terms of offense, the Jazz's subpar 107.3 points per game playing at home settles in as the 4th-worst in the NBA this year. The Jazz have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court. The matchup against the Nuggets is a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 2.6 free throws per game this year (least in the league).

Russell Westbrook has successfully made 61.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 16.3% more than he's sunk overall this year when playing away from home. The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on the road. The matchup vs. Utah is a positive one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted a colossal 5.0 free throws per game this year when the Jazz are playing at home (2nd-most in the NBA).

Christian Braun has sunk 55.6% of his field goal attempts on the road this year, putting him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Christian Braun has played 33.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 89th percentile. The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. the Jazz is a positive one for 3-point shots; opposing starting SFs have totaled the most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (2.4). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on the road.

The Denver Nuggets will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from squaring off against the most lethargic tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Jazz). The Denver Nuggets rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jamal Murray will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces player performance in all facets of the game.

Michael Porter Jr. has converted 7.1 buckets per game this year, putting him in the 89th percentile among all players in the NBA. Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 3.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 34.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Nuggets check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have averaged 24.0 points per game (highest in the league) against the Utah Jazz, labeling this as a positive matchup for offensive production.

In terms of offense, the Jazz's subpar 107.3 points per game playing at home settles in as the 4th-worst in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. Denver is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Denver Nuggets are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.5). The Jazz have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on their home court.

Jordan Clarkson has attempted 13.2 field goals per game this year, putting him in the 81st percentile among all players in the NBA. The Utah Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA playing at home with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Jordan Clarkson has successfully made 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Jordan Clarkson figures to get a boost in effectiveness across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this game.

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

DeAndre Jordan has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Brice Sensabaugh has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.