Denver @ Orlando Picks & Props

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sunk 45.7% of his treys over the last 5 games, 17.2% more than he's made from three overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope slots into the 77th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 30.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 8.3% more than he's made over the course of the season.

Russell Westbrook has successfully made 58.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 10.9% more than he's converted overall this season when playing away from home. Russell Westbrook has tallied 31.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, 4.4 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season on the road. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 42.3% on threes (6th-highest in the league) against the Orlando Magic, making this a positive matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games while on the road. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 7th-best in in the league as the away team with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

When it comes to scoring, the Magic's unimpressive 104.3 points per game settles in as the lowest in the league this year. The most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Magic. The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The Nuggets will likely suffer a reduction in possessions today from facing the least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Magic). Jamal Murray should experience a decrease in production across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to 3-point attempts. The faceoff with Wendell Carter Jr. ranks in the 10th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs draining a mere 47.0% of their field goals this year when they are on the away squad. The Nuggets will likely suffer a reduction in possessions today from facing the least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Magic). Nikola Jokic should suffer a reduction in output in all stat categories in light of being on the road in this matchup.

In comparison to last season's 30.9% mark, Anthony Black's 3-point ability has regressed this season to 20.6%. Anthony Black has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (79th percentile). When it comes to scoring, the Magic's unimpressive 104.3 points per game settles in as the lowest in the league this year. The most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Magic.

Cole Anthony has made 7.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 3.9 higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Cole Anthony has played 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.7 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Cole Anthony has made 88.0% of his free throws over the last 15 games at home, 8.5% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season while playing at home.

Out of all players in the league, Christian Braun registers in the 87th percentile for scoring prowess away from home with a very good 55.7% rate this year. Christian Braun has averaged 32.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 88th percentile. The matchup against the Magic is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 8th-most threes per game in the NBA this year (1.9). The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games while on the road. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 7th-best in in the league as the away team with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Tristan da Silva has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 17.1% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. The matchup against Denver is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 3.2 free throws per game this year when the Denver Nuggets are the visiting squad (10th-most in the league). Tristan da Silva will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player production in all stat categories.

Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 6.9 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile among all players in the league. Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 2.2 shots from downtown per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 33.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 91st percentile. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 49.9% on shots from the field (10th-highest in the league) vs. the Magic, identifying this as a strong matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games while on the road.

Wendell Carter Jr. has attempted 9.1 shots per game over the last 10 games, 2.5 more than he's attempted in all games this year. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). Wendell Carter Jr. has attempted 5.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Wendell Carter Jr. will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance in all facets of the game.

In contrast to last season's 26.9% rate, Aaron Gordon's 3-point performance has increased this season to 37.7%. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games while on the road. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 7th-best in in the league as the away team with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Aaron Gordon has converted 87.5% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 10.4% higher than he's converted over the course of the season.

Peyton Watson has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

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

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.