Denver @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

This matchup is a challenging one for scoring; when the Brooklyn Nets are at home, the other team has shot for the 5th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA against them this year (44.2%). The Nuggets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Christian Braun has made 78.6% of his free throws over the last 15 games on the road, 9.8% more than he's converted over the course of the year on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has attempted 20.1 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nets, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Relative to last year's 6.8 mark, Jamal Murray's 3-point attempts have declined this year to 5.4 per game. As it relates to offense, the Nuggets's unimpressive 110.4 points per game as the visting team rates 9th-worst in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-most lethargic tempo home team in the league this year (the Brooklyn Nets). The Brooklyn Nets have allowed the 4th-most offensive boards per game (12.5) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

With respect to scoring, the Nets's subpar 109.4 points per game measures as the 4th-fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a hard one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs over the last 25 games (15.6). The Nets have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the league on their home court this year. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 13.5 shots per game this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. registers in the 92nd percentile for shot attempts from downtown while playing away from home, compiling 6.8 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 31.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 80th percentile. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have put up 19.5 points per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive efficiency. The Nuggets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope rates in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 32.6 minutes per game this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 6.2 three attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making this a positive matchup. The Nuggets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope rates in the 86th percentile for foul-shot efficiency when playing away from home with a a remarkable 91.7% rate this year.

Mikal Bridges has converted 51.1% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 9.8% higher than he's made from three in all games this season. Mikal Bridges has attempted 7.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges ranks in the 93rd percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 34.6 minutes per game at home this year. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense).

Nic Claxton has successfully made 64.7% of his field goal attempts this year, ranking in the 95th percentile among all players in the league. Nic Claxton has successfully made an impressive 100.0% of his attempts from downtown this season, significantly higher than his 0.0 mark last season. The number of shot attempts from the field against Nikola Jokic has been remarkably high (11.6 per game) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense).

Royce O'Neale has attempted 8.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this year at home. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense). Royce O'Neale has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 33.3% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year while on his home court. Royce O'Neale should get a boost in output for all stats in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

As it relates to offense, the Nuggets's unimpressive 110.4 points per game as the visting team rates 9th-worst in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-most lethargic tempo home team in the league this year (the Brooklyn Nets). The Brooklyn Nets have allowed the 4th-most offensive boards per game (12.5) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Peyton Watson slots into the 16th percentile for free-throw proficiency while playing on the road with a a subpar 61.1% rate this year.

Day'Ron Sharpe has averaged an impressive 15.9 minutes per game this season, significantly more than his 11.5 minutes per game last season. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense). Day'Ron Sharpe will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance for all stats.

Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 6.6 three-pointers per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Spencer Dinwiddie slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 31.8 minutes per game this year. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense). Spencer Dinwiddie has sunk 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.0 more than he's made overall this year while playing at home.

Aaron Gordon has made 61.5% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 9.3% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon comes in at the 83rd percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 32.0 minutes per game this year. This year when they are away from home, the other team has shot 34.7% on 3-pointers (8th-worst in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, creating a tough matchup. The Nuggets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Gordon has successfully made 2.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's put through the net overall this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Cameron Johnson places in the 77th percentile for shots taken with the home court advantage, registering 11.9 per game this year. Cameron Johnson has attempted 6.2 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. Denver is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Nuggets are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 26th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (44.8%). The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense).

Nikola Jokic has made 10.3 buckets per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 32.7 minutes per game away from home this year. The Nuggets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Nikola Jokic has attempted 5.0 foul shots per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the league.

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.

Dorian Finney-Smith has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.