Portland @ Denver Picks & Props

Jerami Grant has played 32.4 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jerami Grant has converted 4.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year.

The 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5th-best in in the league on their home court with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Zeke Nnaji has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 50.0% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Zeke Nnaji should see a spike in performance in all stat categories as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Scoot Henderson has made 2.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 higher than he's made overall this season. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 27.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. The matchup against Denver may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 6.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Nuggets are on their home court (3rd-most in the NBA).

Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 5.9 three-point shots per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Shaedon Sharpe has averaged 30.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 80th percentile. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Shaedon Sharpe has made 85.7% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 7.9% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Christian Braun has successfully made 7.2 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's made in all games this year. Christian Braun has been on the court for 32.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on field goals (best in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, resulting in a positive matchup. The 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5th-best in in the league on their home court with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Among all players in the league, Deni Avdija places in the 78th percentile, logging a colossal 13.8 points per game while playing on the road this year. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Deni Avdija has attempted 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted in all games this year.

Anfernee Simons has successfully made 8.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's made overall this season while playing away from home. Anfernee Simons has made 3.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted in all games this year. Anfernee Simons has tallied 32.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 86th percentile. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Julian Strawther has attempted 10.2 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Julian Strawther has attempted 6.1 threes per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Julian Strawther has played 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's played in all games this season. The 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5th-best in in the league on their home court with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

The Nuggets rank as the least aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to three-point attempts. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting PGs have shot for the 3rd-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (29.8%). The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from squaring off against the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Trail Blazers).

The Nuggets rank as the least aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to three-point attempts. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have logged 12.1 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, branding this as a difficult matchup for offensive efficiency. The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from squaring off against the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Trail Blazers). The matchup vs. Portland is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.9 foul shots per game this year when the Trail Blazers are on the road (4th-least in the NBA).

The Nuggets rank as the least aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to three-point attempts. The matchup vs. Deandre Ayton is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; when facing fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted just 8.6 shots made from the field per game (10th percentile). The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from squaring off against the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Trail Blazers).

Deandre Ayton has sunk 19.4% of his 3-pointers while on the road this year, ranking in the 15th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. Deandre Ayton figures to suffer a drop-off in production across the board considering playing on the visting team in this game.

Toumani Camara has made 58.4% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 14.7% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Toumani Camara has been on the court for 37.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Toumani Camara has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 30.1% more than he's converted over the course of the year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon comes in at the 90th percentile for 3-point ability with an impressive 40.4% rate this year. The 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5th-best in in the league on their home court with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Aaron Gordon stands to see a rise in effectiveness in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this game.

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

Jalen Pickett has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Donovan Clingan has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.