Denver @ Boston Picks & Props

This year, the other team's starting PFs have posted 14.5 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, creating a challenging matchup for offensive production. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league when playing on the road this year. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the league this year (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league when playing on the road this year. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the league this year (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to get to the foul line.

This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 1.1 threes per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, making this a challenging matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Celtics will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play away team in the league this year (the Nuggets). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, drawing just 19.5 foul shot attempts per game.

The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league when playing on the road this year. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the league this year (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 6th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.6 foul shots per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 6th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.7 foul shots per game this year (3rd-most in the league).

The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league when playing on the road this year. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the league this year (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Anfernee Simons has logged 17.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's logged over the course of the season. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 6th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.

The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Celtics will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play away team in the league this year (the Nuggets). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, drawing just 19.5 foul shot attempts per game. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the Nuggets, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.

As it relates to shooting, the Denver Nuggets's exceptional 124.4 points per game ranks highest in the league this year. The matchup against Boston is a positive one for 3-point attempts; when the Celtics are at home, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.8).

The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league when playing on the road this year. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the league this year (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Celtics will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play away team in the league this year (the Nuggets). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, drawing just 19.5 foul shot attempts per game.

Luka Garza has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Bruce Brown has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.