Denver @ Memphis picks

The number of treys attempted against Brandon Clarke has been remarkably high (3.9 per game) when on his home court and guarding other starting Cs this year (96th percentile). The 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Nuggets. The Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Nuggets. The Nuggets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Dario Saric rates in the 84th percentile for foul-shot proficiency with a terrific 85.2% rate since the start of last season.

Jake LaRavia has successfully made 70.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 25.1% more than he's made overall this season. The most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Denver Nuggets). The Grizzlies have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Jake LaRavia will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually raises stat production in all stat categories.

Desmond Bane has gone under 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

The most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Denver Nuggets). The Grizzlies have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Jaylen Wells will likely get a boost in production for all stats due to possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.