Los Angeles @ Denver Picks & Props

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 9.6 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted in all games this year. D'Angelo Russell has been on the court for 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games as the away team. The 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Lakers. D'Angelo Russell has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 21.4% higher than he's made over the course of the year.

Rui Hachimura has made 43.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, placing him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. Rui Hachimura has been on the court for 32.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games on the road, 5.3 more than he's been on the court for overall this season on the road. The Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games as the away team. The 2nd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Lakers. Rui Hachimura has made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 15.1% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.

Nikola Jokic has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (87th percentile). The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to three-point attempts. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year. The matchup vs. Anthony Davis is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; when matched up against other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.3 free throws per game (7th percentile).

Christian Braun has successfully made 49.3% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games at home, 6.6% more than he's sunk in all games this season while at home. Christian Braun has sunk 1.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's made in all games this year. Christian Braun has tallied 26.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. registers in the 95th percentile for threes drained, compiling 2.7 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 31.7 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting SFs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has attempted 10.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 2.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has successfully made 3.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.6 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season on his home court. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has averaged 31.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 85th percentile. The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

This year, opposing starting PFs have totaled 3.7 three attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, creating a tough matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). The Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game this year (least in the league). LeBron James will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player performance for all stats.

Austin Reaves has made 56.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 7.7% higher than he's made overall this season. Austin Reaves has successfully made 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made from three in all games this year. Austin Reaves has been on the court for 32.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 86th percentile. The Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games as the away team. The matchup against Denver is a favorable one; when the Nuggets are playing at home, they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4).

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). The Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Taurean Prince will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

Anthony Davis has put up 30.6 points per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 5.1 higher than he's put up in all games this season on the road. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis registers in the 82nd percentile for field goal effectiveness away from home with an outstanding 53.2% rate this year. Anthony Davis has averaged 35.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games as the away team. The showdown with Nikola Jokic comes in at only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs putting up a whopping 15.9 points per game this year.

Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon rates in the 90th percentile for shooting proficiency with an outstanding 57.7% rate this year. Aaron Gordon has attempted 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this season at home. Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon ranks in the 80th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 30.6 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Denver Nuggets.

Jamal Murray has registered 25.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's registered in all games this year. Jamal Murray has successfully made 4.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Jamal Murray has played 31.2 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Gabe Vincent has gone over 2.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.

Jaxson Hayes has gone over 1.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

DeAndre Jordan has gone over 2.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 3.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Spencer Dinwiddie has gone over 2.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.