New York @ Denver props

Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson registers in the 96th percentile, putting up an enormous 25.1 points per game this year. Jalen Brunson has attempted 8.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson ranks in the 91st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 34.6 minutes per game this year. In terms of offense, the New York Knicks's exceptional 123.2 points per game settles in as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Knicks.

OG Anunoby has averaged 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 3.7 three attempts per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, marking this as a hard matchup. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets is a hard one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 2.6 free throws per game this year (least in the NBA).

The Knicks have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. Karl-Anthony Towns ought to suffer a drop-off in efficiency for all stats as a result of playing away from home in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges comes in at the 85th percentile for three-point attempts, totaling 6.4 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 37.7 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. Mikal Bridges has tallied 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the league (23rd percentile). In terms of offense, the New York Knicks's exceptional 123.2 points per game settles in as the 2nd-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Denver is a positive one; when the Nuggets are playing at home, they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4).

This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 3.9 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a challenging matchup. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup against the Nuggets may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (5th-least in the league). Josh Hart will likely see a decline in productivity for all stats as a result of playing away from home in this game.

Jamal Murray has attempted 7.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Jamal Murray has been on the court for 36.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 95th percentile. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Jamal Murray has attempted 3.8 foul shots per game this year, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league.

When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). The matchup against the Knicks is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.9 foul shots per game this year (4th-least in the NBA).

Peyton Watson has successfully made 59.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 17.6% higher than he's put through the net overall this year while at home. Peyton Watson has successfully made 48.5% of his 3-point shots over the last 10 games, 10.3% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Peyton Watson has averaged 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 7.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 47.7% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the league) against the Knicks, identifying this as a strong matchup. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. registers in the 91st percentile for threes converted, posting 2.7 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 35.5 minutes per game while at home this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have shot 48.0% on threes (highest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, making this a favorable matchup. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Russell Westbrook has sunk 45.7% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 11.9% more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year when playing at home. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Russell Westbrook ranks in the 87th percentile for drawing fouls, putting up an enormous 4.0 foul shots per game this year. Russell Westbrook figures to get a boost in production for all stats as a result of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Nikola Jokic has totaled a whopping 30.3 points per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 26.7 points per game last year. In comparison to last season's 1.1 clip, Nikola Jokic's 3-point shots sunk have risen this season to 2.3 per game. Nikola Jokic has averaged 37.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).