Denver @ Los Angeles picks

Aaron Gordon has sunk 55.9% of his shot attempts from the field this year, putting him in the 88th percentile among all players in the NBA. Aaron Gordon has played 36.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.3 more than he's played in all games this season. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a good one for field goal attempts; when the Lakers are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 24th-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (12.2). The Lakers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year, which should raise possessions for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Dennis Schroder has played 28.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 75th percentile. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league this year. Dennis Schroder has made 2.8 foul shots per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Dennis Schroder will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance for all stats.

The Denver Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year as it relates to 3-point attempts. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. When playing at home, the Lakers have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Jamal Murray will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally decreases stat production in all facets of the game.

The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a challenging one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 15th-least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (1.2). The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Nuggets have allowed the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Denver Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year as it relates to 3-point attempts. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a difficult one; when the Lakers are at home, they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting Cs this year (11.0). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. When playing at home, the Lakers have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Nikola Jokic will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to lowers player production in all stat categories.

Anthony Davis has accumulated 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the year. The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a hard one for field goals; opposing starting Cs have compiled the 9th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (56.5%). The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Nuggets have allowed the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jarred Vanderbilt has attempted 1.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this season, significantly higher than his 0.2 mark last season. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Nuggets may be a good one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.9 free throws per game over the last 20 games (30th-most in the league). Jarred Vanderbilt will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to raises stat production in all stat categories.