Denver @ Houston Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, DeAndre Jordan lands in the 4th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc without the home court advantage, tallying 0.0 per game this year. DeAndre Jordan has played 11.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the league: 20th percentile. The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup with Alperen Sengun lands in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs posting only 11.1 points per game this year. The Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets).

Dillon Brooks has successfully made 3.3 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's sunk overall this season while at home. Dillon Brooks has played 31.5 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. Dillon Brooks has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.2% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.

Fred VanVleet has successfully made 4.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 5.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the NBA).

Christian Braun has converted 72.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 14.4% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Christian Braun has sunk 1.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Christian Braun has averaged 33.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Peyton Watson has made 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 18.8% more than he's converted over the course of the season on the road. Peyton Watson has tallied an impressive 23.7 minutes per game this year, significantly higher than his 17.5 minutes per game last year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 7.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 33.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Michael Porter Jr. has made 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year.

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup vs. the Rockets is a difficult one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PFs have compiled the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (21.7%). The Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets). Aaron Gordon is expected to see a decline in efficiency across the board on account of playing away from home in this game.

Jamal Murray has made 3.3 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this year. Jamal Murray has played 36.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 98th percentile. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Jamal Murray has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 9.4% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

Alperen Sengun has successfully made 58.7% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 9.7% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Alperen Sengun has made 50.0% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 25.6% higher than he's converted in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Alperen Sengun measures in the 80th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 30.7 minutes per game playing at home this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year.

Tari Eason has sunk 6.8 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Tari Eason has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. Tari Eason has sunk 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Jalen Green has attempted 20.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 2.7 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. Jalen Green has attempted 10.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Jalen Green measures in the 91st percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 33.5 minutes per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year.

Russell Westbrook has attempted 16.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Russell Westbrook has attempted 5.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Russell Westbrook has been on the court for 33.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Relative to last season's 9.6 mark, Amen Thompson's points per game have surged this season to 14.1. Amen Thompson has made 60.3% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 6.7% more than he's converted overall this season at home. Amen Thompson has averaged 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. This year when they are at home, opposing starting PFs have shot 44.8% on three-pointers (5th-best in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a strong matchup. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets.

Jabari Smith Jr. has gone over 9.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Steven Adams has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jalen Pickett has gone over 3.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.