Denver @ Golden State Picks & Props

Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.

Among all players in the NBA, Jonathan Kuminga places in the 80th percentile, logging a monstrous 15.2 points per game since the start of last season. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 44.8% on three-pointers (5th-best in the NBA) against the Nuggets, branding this as a favorable matchup. The Warriors rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Jonathan Kuminga ranks in the 92nd percentile for getting to the foul line, tallying a colossal 4.8 free throws per game since the start of last season. Jonathan Kuminga stands to see an increase in productivity across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Out of all players in the NBA, Brandin Podziemski registers in the 75th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, putting up 4.9 per game since the start of last season. The Warriors rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe. Brandin Podziemski will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance for all stats.

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season when it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc. The number of shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against Draymond Green has been quite low (1.4 per game) when matched up against fellow starting Cs since the start of last season (4th percentile). Nikola Jokic will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease stat production for all stats.

Draymond Green has averaged 29.4 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 75th percentile. The Warriors rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Draymond Green will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon rates in the 95th percentile for 3-point efficiency with a very good 41.4% rate since the start of last season. Aaron Gordon has tallied 30.3 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 79th percentile. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 15.8 shot attempts per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Golden State Warriors, branding this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon rates in the 84th percentile for free throws drained, posting a colossal 2.9 per game since the start of last season.

Among all players in the NBA, Buddy Hield comes in at the 91st percentile for 3-point shots made, tallying 2.4 per game since the start of last season. The Warriors rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Buddy Hield will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player performance across the board.

The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season when it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc. Jamal Murray will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lower player performance in all facets of the game.

The Golden State Warriors have been the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 1.1 three-pointers per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a challenging matchup.

Cameron Johnson has made 2.8 shots from downtown per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Cameron Johnson registers in the 82nd percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.6 minutes per game since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Golden State Warriors is a good one for threes; the opposition's starting SFs have shot for the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (47.0%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season. Cameron Johnson has sunk 89.9% of his free throw attempts since the start of last season, ranking him in the 95th percentile among all players in the league.

Christian Braun has sunk 56.1% of his field goals since the start of last season, putting him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Christian Braun measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 34.6 minutes per game since the start of last season. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Christian Braun lands in the 76th percentile for free throws hit, putting up an enormous 2.1 per game since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Golden State Warriors may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games (6th-most in the league).

The Warriors rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Al Horford comes in at the 88th percentile for free-throw performance with a phenomenal 86.9% rate since the start of last season. Al Horford ought to see a spike in productivity across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Stephen Curry ranks in the 100th percentile for 3-point attempts, logging 11.1 per game since the start of last season. Stephen Curry has played 32.5 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 86th percentile. The Warriors rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Stephen Curry places in the 98th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness with a remarkable 93.4% rate since the start of last season. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.6 foul shots per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Gary Payton II has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jonas Valanciunas has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Will Richard has gone over 3.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.