Denver @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Garrison Mathews comes in at the 18th percentile for playing time, averaging a mere 5.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 3.8 3-point attempts per game (13th-lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA in their home city this year, which should reduce possessions for the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home. The Hawks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). In comparison to last year's 73.2% mark, Onyeka Okongwu's foul-shot proficiency has surged this year to 100.0%. Onyeka Okongwu will likely see a rise in output across the board due to having the home court advantage in this contest.

Trae Young has been called for 0.3 technical fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (99th percentile). This year, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 4.1 three attempts per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, designating this as a difficult matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA in their home city this year, which should reduce possessions for the Atlanta Hawks. The matchup vs. the Nuggets may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games (12th-least in the NBA).

In contrast to last season's 8.2 mark, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's field goal attempts have surged this season to 9.2 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope places in the 88th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 33.4 minutes per game this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should increase plays for the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has attempted 15.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's attempted in all games this season. The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home. The Hawks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Bogdan Bogdanovic has successfully made a whopping 2.2 foul shots per game this season, significantly more than his 0.8 rate last season.

Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon measures in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 32.6 minutes per game while at home this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 2.9 threes per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Atlanta Hawks, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should increase plays for the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 63.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 14.8% higher than he's made overall this year while playing away from home. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 31.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should increase plays for the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Christian Braun has attempted 8.4 shots per game this season, a significant increase from his 3.6 rate last season. Compared to last year's 35.0% rate, Christian Braun's 3-point proficiency has increased this year to 39.6%. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should increase plays for the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 8 games when they are playing at home, the other team has attempted 21.1 foul shots per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Hawks, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

Out of all players in the league, De'Andre Hunter registers in the 75th percentile, tallying a colossal 15.1 points per game while playing away from home this year. De'Andre Hunter has played 30.1 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 75th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home. The Hawks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Relative to last season's 40.1% rate, Saddiq Bey's field goal ability has jumped this season to 51.0%. Saddiq Bey has made a terrific 42.1% of his three-pointers this year, a significant increase from his 32.3 rate last year. Saddiq Bey has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home. The Hawks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last season's 9.8 mark, Nikola Jokic's shots from the field drained have increased this season to 11.1 per game. Nikola Jokic has played 37.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 more than he's played in all games this season. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should increase plays for the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Atlanta is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted a massive 4.3 free throws per game this year when the Atlanta Hawks are on the road (27th-most in the NBA).

In contrast to last season's 67.2% clip, Clint Capela's field goal effectiveness has jumped this season to 60.9%. The matchup vs. Denver is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Nuggets have the home court advantage, opposing starting Cs have averaged the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (12.2). The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home. The Hawks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Dejounte Murray has made a whopping 8.7 baskets per game this season, quite a bit more than his 8.4 mark last season. Out of all players in the league, Dejounte Murray registers in the 89th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 33.6 minutes per game this year. The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home. The Hawks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). On their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last season's 7.8 mark, Jamal Murray's shots converted have jumped this season to 7.8 per game. The matchup vs. Atlanta is a strong one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Hawks are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.9). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should increase plays for the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 8 games when they are playing at home, the other team has attempted 21.1 foul shots per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Hawks, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.