Charlotte @ Denver Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington registers in the 79th percentile for personal fouls, logging a massive 2.5 fouls per game while playing on the road this year. When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's unimpressive 107.0 points per game measures as the fewest in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Hornets have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the Nuggets). The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Jamal Murray rates in the 95th percentile for technical fouls, totaling a colossal 0.2 fouls per game this year. This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 11.3 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, designating this as a tough matchup. The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Nuggets. Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have snagged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Hornets (continuing possessions that can lead to more chances for offense).

Brandon Miller has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (90th percentile). When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's unimpressive 107.0 points per game measures as the fewest in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Nuggets is a difficult one for three-point attempts; the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 12th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.9). The Hornets have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the Nuggets).

Nikola Jokic has converted 60.0% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 19.5% higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic lands in the 87th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 33.5 minutes per game this year. The number of points posted against Nick Richards has been quite high (16.5 per game) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Nikola Jokic has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 18.3% higher than he's converted over the course of the year.

Among all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope lands in the 91st percentile for 3-point performance with a an excellent 43.7% rate this year. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has averaged 31.9 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a good one for 3-point shots; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (2.5). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a whopping 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games (27th-most in the league).

Aaron Gordon has sunk a mere 21.6% of his attempts from downtown this season, a sizeable decrease from his 32.3 mark last season. The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Nuggets. Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have snagged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Hornets (continuing possessions that can lead to more chances for offense). Relative to last season's 62.4% mark, Aaron Gordon's foul-shot efficiency has fallen this season to 54.4%.

When it comes to offense, the Charlotte Hornets's unimpressive 107.0 points per game measures as the fewest in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on 3-pointers (14th-weakest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, branding this as a hard matchup. The Hornets have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the Nuggets). The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 7.0 3-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. comes in at the 79th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 30.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have scored 22.3 points per game (27th-highest in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, branding this as a strong matchup for offensive production. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.4% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season while on his home court.

Out of all players in the league, Ish Smith lands in the 98th percentile for three-point performance with a an excellent 50.0% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Ish Smith rates in the 17th percentile for personal fouls, logging a lowly 1.0 fouls per game this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 9thbest in in the league away from their home court with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Ish Smith has converted an impressive 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this season, a sizeable increase from his 50.0 rate last season. The matchup vs. Denver may be a positive one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted an enormous 6.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Denver Nuggets are at home (28th-most in the league).

The matchup against the Nuggets is a tough one for threes; opposing clubs have tallied the 4th-least 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (11.2). Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 9thbest in in the league away from their home court with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Cody Martin has successfully made 33.3% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 8.3% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year on the road. The matchup vs. the Nuggets may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted a mere 21.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games (4th-least in the league).

Reggie Jackson has not yet played a game this season.