Orlando @ Denver Picks & Props

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to three-point attempts. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see a decline in plays today from squaring off against the most lethargic tempo road offense in the league this year (the Magic).

Aaron Gordon has sunk 39.8% of his 3-point shots this year, putting him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Gordon has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's put through the net overall this year. Aaron Gordon figures to see a spike in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has successfully made 50.1% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 8.2% more than he's converted overall this season while playing on the road. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been on the court for 30.3 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup against Denver is a favorable one; when the Nuggets have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4). The Magic are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The Magic rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Franz Wagner rates in the 87th percentile for personal fouls, registering a monstrous 2.5 fouls per game this year. The Magic have been the lowest scoring offense in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 3.9 three attempts per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, marking this as a tough matchup. The least up-tempo tempo away offense in the league this year has been the Magic. Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

The Magic are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The Magic rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Wendell Carter Jr. has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 26.8% more than he's converted over the course of the year.

Relative to last season's 2.0 mark, Goga Bitadze's field goals hit have surged this season to 3.9 per game. The matchup vs. Nikola Jokic is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when Jokic is at home other starting Cs this year, they have sunk a massive 54.1% of their shots from downtown (100th percentile). The Magic are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The Magic rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Paolo Banchero slots into the 98th percentile for shots taken, totaling 18.8 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Paolo Banchero places in the 91st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 33.6 minutes per game this year. The Magic are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The Magic rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Pickett ranks in the 7th percentile for personal fouls, registering a lowly 0.5 fouls per game this year. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). In comparison to last season's 75.0% rate, Jalen Pickett's free-throw effectiveness has surged this season to 100.0%. Jalen Pickett will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally raises player performance across the board.

Julian Strawther has made 2.5 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season while on his home court. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Julian Strawther will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player performance for all stats.

Cole Anthony has attempted 12.9 shots per game over the last 15 games, 4.9 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Cole Anthony has played 28.3 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 11.2 more than he's played over the course of the season. The Magic are expected to see a rise in opportunities today from facing the 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The Magic rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Cole Anthony has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 25.5% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 9.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's made overall this season. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 33.2 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 90th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The matchup against Orlando is a favorable one; when the Orlando Magic are the visiting team, they have given up the 3rd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (18.9). The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Jamal Murray has converted 9.0 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Jamal Murray has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jamal Murray has converted 91.9% of his foul shot attempts while playing at home this year, placing him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Christian Braun has successfully made 7.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Christian Braun has played 31.8 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have put up 20.2 points per game (most in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, creating a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Anthony Black has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Tristan da Silva has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.