Denver @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Ryan Dunn has sunk 52.1% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 23.2% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season while at home. The Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). The matchup vs. Denver is a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.2 free throws per game this year when the Nuggets are the visiting squad (10th-most in the NBA). Ryan Dunn is expected to see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories in light of owning the home court advantage in this game.

The Suns have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, struggling to draw fouls.

The matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets is a challenging one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs over the last 25 games (15.6). The Suns have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.

The Denver Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 1.5 threes per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Suns, designating this as a difficult matchup. The Nuggets will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from facing the 6th-slowest pace home team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns). Christian Braun will likely see a decline in performance in all stat categories considering being on the road in this matchup.

The Denver Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The number of 3-pointers attempted against Nick Richards has been very low (0.8 per game) when playing at home and guarding fellow starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The Nuggets will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from facing the 6th-slowest pace home team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Nick Richards has been remarkably low this year (1.0 free throws per game when they are playing at home: 3rd percentile). Nikola Jokic is expected to experience a decrease in effectiveness across the board due to playing on the visting team in this game.

The Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). Mason Plumlee has sunk 91.7% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 25.6% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season at home. Mason Plumlee will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to boost player performance for all stats.

Out of all players in the league, Royce O'Neale rates in the 75th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a monstrous 2.2 fouls per game this year. The Suns have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing at home. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, struggling to draw fouls.

Aaron Gordon has made 51.1% of his shot attempts from the field this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the NBA. Aaron Gordon has successfully made 48.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 13.2% higher than he's made in all games this season while on the road. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the NBA while on the road with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Out of all players in the league, Aaron Gordon slots into the 82nd percentile for getting to the free-throw line, posting a monstrous 3.2 free throw attempts per game this year.

Jamal Murray has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. The Denver Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Nuggets will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from facing the 6th-slowest pace home team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns). Jamal Murray will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player production in all stat categories.

Michael Porter Jr. has made 11.0 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 3.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 33.5 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup against Phoenix is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Suns are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 10th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (1.9). The 5th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets.

Grayson Allen has sunk 3.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.1 higher than he's converted in all games this season at home. The Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). Grayson Allen has sunk 90.0% of his foul shots over the last 10 games at home, 9.4% more than he's converted in all games this year playing at home. The matchup vs. Denver is a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.2 free throws per game this year when the Nuggets are the visiting squad (10th-most in the NBA).

Tyus Jones has successfully made 39.0% of his three-point attempts this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Tyus Jones places in the 76th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 29.5 minutes per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Tyus Jones comes in at the 24th percentile for personal fouls, averaging just 1.0 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).

The Suns have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-quickest pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). Nick Richards will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player performance in all stat categories.

The matchup against Phoenix is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Suns are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 10th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (1.9). The 5th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the NBA while on the road with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Julian Strawther has made an impressive 82.6% of his free throws this season, quite a bit higher than his 60.0 mark last season.

Zeke Nnaji has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.