Denver @ LA Picks & Props

Michael Porter Jr. has converted 6.7 baskets per game this year, placing him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. comes in at the 89th percentile for three-pointers sunk while on the road, tallying 2.3 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 33.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 92nd percentile. The matchup vs. the Clippers is a strong one for shots from behind the three-point arc; opposing starting SFs have totaled the 7th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.3). The Nuggets rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Norman Powell has tallied an impressive 21.4 points per game this season, a big improvement over his 13.8 points per game last season. Norman Powell has made a terrific 3.0 3-pointers per game this season, a significant increase from his 2.2 rate last season. As it relates to scoring, the LA Clippers's outstanding 124.4 points per game when playing at home measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Compared to last year's 2.3 rate, Norman Powell's number of foul shots has surged this year to 4.3 foul shots per game. The matchup vs. Denver is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 3.2 foul shots per game this year when the Nuggets are away from home (10th-most in the league).

Among all players in the NBA, Derrick Jones Jr. lands in the 86th percentile for shooting ability with a remarkable 53.3% rate this year. As it relates to scoring, the LA Clippers's outstanding 124.4 points per game when playing at home measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to get a boost in output for all stats considering holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun places in the 90th percentile for scoring performance while on the road with an excellent 56.4% rate this year. Christian Braun has been on the court for 34.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 93rd percentile. The Nuggets rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Christian Braun has successfully made 2.2 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against the LA Clippers may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games (5th-most in the league).

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. The LA Clippers have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is expected to experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering being on the road in this game.

Kris Dunn has sunk 54.4% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, 17.1% higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. As it relates to scoring, the LA Clippers's outstanding 124.4 points per game when playing at home measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Kris Dunn has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 33.3% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe. Kris Dunn will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production in all stat categories.

Ivica Zubac has sunk 69.4% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 7.0% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Ivica Zubac has played 38.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's played in all games this year. As it relates to scoring, the LA Clippers's outstanding 124.4 points per game when playing at home measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The clash with Nikola Jokic comes in at only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs posting a monstrous 15.0 points per game this year. The matchup against Nikola Jokic is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; when guarding opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 3.0 foul shots per game (75th percentile).

The slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers. The LA Clippers are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-most sluggish tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). The LA Clippers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).

Aaron Gordon has averaged 36.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.7 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. The Nuggets rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Gordon has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 20.3% higher than he's made overall this season away from his home court. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Clippers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Peyton Watson has sunk 40.7% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games on the road, 9.8% higher than he's converted from three overall this year when playing on the road. The Nuggets rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 60.2% rate, Peyton Watson's free-throw ability has jumped this season to 69.3%.

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against Los Angeles is a tough one for field goals; when the Clippers are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have posted the 8th-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (42.1%). The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage. The LA Clippers have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Denver Nuggets. The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.9 foul shots per game this year when the LA Clippers are at home (8th-least in the NBA).

Russell Westbrook has sunk an impressive 1.3 treys per game this year, significantly higher than his 0.6 rate last year. In comparison to last year's 22.2 mark, Russell Westbrook's playing time has spiked this year to 27.7 minutes per game. The Nuggets rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Russell Westbrook has attempted 4.1 foul shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Relative to last season's 6.9 rate, James Harden's shots from behind the three-point arc have spiked this season to 8.5 per game. James Harden has played 41.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.0 more than he's played over the course of the season. As it relates to scoring, the LA Clippers's outstanding 124.4 points per game when playing at home measures as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. James Harden has converted an impressive 6.3 free throws per game this season, a significant increase from his 4.2 rate last season. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 5.6 free throws per game (4th-most in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

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