Denver @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 87th percentile for shots from the field converted, putting up a massive 6.6 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. lands in the 89th percentile for three-pointers scored while on the road, totaling 2.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. registers in the 92nd percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 33.6 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Denver Nuggets check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Christian Braun registers in the 90th percentile for shooting prowess away from home with a great 56.4% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun places in the 93rd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 34.4 minutes per game on the road this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 44.1% on threes (2nd-best in the NBA) against the Thunder, marking this as a good matchup. The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Denver Nuggets check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jamal Murray has made 8.0 baskets per game this year, ranking in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Jamal Murray registers in the 99th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 36.7 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Thunder is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.7). The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Denver Nuggets check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Alex Caruso has converted 44.7% of his treys over the last 15 games at home, 9.1% higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year playing at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Thunder grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Alex Caruso has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 21.2% higher than he's made in all games this year while on his home court. Alex Caruso should see a rise in output in all facets of the game as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Luguentz Dort has successfully made 4.0 threes per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.1 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season on his home court. Out of all players in the NBA, Luguentz Dort ranks in the 76th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 29.0 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Thunder grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.7 foul shots per game this year (3rd-most in the league).

When it comes to shot attempts from downtown, the least aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Nuggets. The slowest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually worsens player performance across the board.

Russell Westbrook has sunk 37.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 6.9% lower than he's sunk overall this season when playing on the road. Out of all players in the league, Russell Westbrook places in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.5 fouls per game this year. When it comes to shot attempts from downtown, the least aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Nuggets. The slowest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. Russell Westbrook will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen player production in all stat categories.

Aaron Gordon has made 7.8 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 2.4 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Aaron Gordon has successfully made a terrific 41.1% of his 3-point attempts this year, significantly more than his 26.9 mark last year. Aaron Gordon has tallied 37.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.8 more than he's tallied overall this season. The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Denver Nuggets check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has successfully made just 0.0% of his 3-pointers this season, significantly lower than his 50.0 rate last season. Isaiah Hartenstein has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The Nuggets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In regard to drawing fouls, the Thunder's subpar 20.6 free throws per game comes in as the 5th-worst in the NBA this year.

Jalen Williams has converted 10.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's made overall this year. Jalen Williams has tallied 31.8 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Thunder grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Jalen Williams has attempted 5.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home.

Among all players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rates in the 100th percentile, logging a whopping 32.3 points per game this year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has attempted 7.6 threes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 1.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Among all players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander places in the 91st percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Thunder grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Chet Holmgren has registered 19.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he's registered in all games this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 44.8% on 3-pointers (5th-highest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, creating a strong matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Thunder grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Chet Holmgren has made 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Isaiah Joe has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Cason Wallace has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.