Minnesota @ Denver props

Compared to last year's 0.6 mark, Peyton Watson's shot attempts from downtown have jumped this year to 1.9 per game. With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's remarkable 115.8 points per game measures as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. Peyton Watson has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 38.2% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Peyton Watson figures to see an increase in efficiency for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this game.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has attempted 6.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games while at home, 2.3 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. Out of all players in the league, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 31.9 minutes per game playing at home this year. With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's remarkable 115.8 points per game measures as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against Minnesota is a good one for three-point shots; when the Timberwolves are away from home, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.6). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 14.8% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

Jaden McDaniels has tallied 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves's stellar 115.1 points per game when playing away from home comes in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 15 games. Jaden McDaniels has sunk 3.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's made overall this season.

Aaron Gordon has converted 57.4% of his shot attempts from the field this year, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Aaron Gordon has averaged 40.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 higher than he's averaged overall this year. With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's remarkable 115.8 points per game measures as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. In contrast to last season's 1.7 rate, Aaron Gordon's missed free throws have been reduced this season to 1.2 per game. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 free throws per game (6th-highest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Rudy Gobert has converted 61.5% of his shot attempts from the field while on the road this year, placing him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. Rudy Gobert has averaged 33.7 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves's stellar 115.1 points per game when playing away from home comes in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 15 games. The number of points put up against Nikola Jokic has been remarkably high (16.4 per game) when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Rudy Gobert has sunk 5.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's sunk overall this season.

The 6th-most lethargic pace away offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the league with just 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Anthony Edwards will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers player performance in all facets of the game.

Naz Reid has attempted 12.8 field goals per game over the last 10 games while on the road, 2.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road. Out of all players in the NBA, Naz Reid comes in at the 86th percentile for 3-point shots drained, tallying 2.1 per game this year. When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves's stellar 115.1 points per game when playing away from home comes in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 15 games. Naz Reid has attempted 3.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road.

Jamal Murray has attempted 24.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Jamal Murray has played 40.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's played overall this year. With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's remarkable 115.8 points per game measures as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. Jamal Murray has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 16.8% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year while playing at home. Jamal Murray figures to see a rise in productivity across the board due to holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (99th percentile). This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 3.7 3-point attempts per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, marking this as a tough matchup. The 6th-most lethargic pace away offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the league with just 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a tough one for field goals; the other team's starting SFs have compiled the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (40.6%). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should decrease possessions for the Nuggets. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, struggling to draw fouls.

Mike Conley has converted 2.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Mike Conley has played 29.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 77th percentile. When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves's stellar 115.1 points per game when playing away from home comes in as the 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 15 games. Mike Conley has successfully made 91.9% of his free throw attempts on the road this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 6.2 free throws per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Nikola Jokic has attempted 20.1 field goals per game over the last 15 games while playing at home, 2.5 more than he's attempted in all games this season at home. Nikola Jokic has converted 51.1% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games, 10.3% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 35.0 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's remarkable 115.8 points per game measures as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup with Rudy Gobert when it comes to getting to the foul line lands in just the 78th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting a massive 4.0 foul shots per game this year when they have the home court advantage.