Denver @ New Orleans props

Jamal Murray has made 8.8 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.6 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year without the home court advantage. Jamal Murray has averaged 36.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 96th percentile. In regard to offense, the Nuggets's exceptional 122.3 points per game places 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the Pelicans are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.5). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Aaron Gordon has posted 14.1 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 75th percentile. In regard to offense, the Nuggets's exceptional 122.3 points per game places 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Nuggets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon places in the 88th percentile for getting to the foul line, putting up a monstrous 3.9 foul shot attempts per game this year.

Russell Westbrook has sunk 57.9% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 14.0% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season away from his home court. Russell Westbrook has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. In regard to offense, the Nuggets's exceptional 122.3 points per game places 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Nuggets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Yves Missi has attempted 8.9 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Yves Missi has tallied 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 higher than he's tallied overall this year. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Trey Murphy III has compiled 23.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's compiled overall this season. Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 34.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 91st percentile. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting PFs have averaged 44.8% on threes (5th-highest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, designating this as a favorable matchup. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).

Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. lands in the 89th percentile for field goals converted, compiling a monstrous 7.2 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 79th percentile for 3-point shots made away from home, totaling 1.9 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has played 35.5 minutes per game away from home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. In regard to offense, the Nuggets's exceptional 122.3 points per game places 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Among all players in the league, CJ McCollum registers in the 89th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 33.6 minutes per game this year. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. CJ McCollum has sunk 89.6% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 15.6% higher than he's made over the course of the season.

Out of all players in the league, Dejounte Murray ranks in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 32.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Dejounte Murray measures in the 87th percentile for free throws drained, putting up a colossal 3.1 per game this year.

In comparison to last season's 2.5 clip, Jordan Hawkins's shots scored have risen this season to 4.0 per game. Jordan Hawkins has been on the court for a whopping 26.2 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 16.7 minutes per game last year. Jordan Hawkins has accumulated 0.9 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least-whistled players in the league (14th percentile). The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).

Christian Braun has sunk 57.5% of his shots from the field this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile among all players in the NBA. Relative to last year's 33.9% mark, Christian Braun's 3-point performance has risen this year to 42.9%. Christian Braun has been on the court for 34.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 91st percentile. In regard to offense, the Nuggets's exceptional 122.3 points per game places 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.1).

Nikola Jokic has logged a whopping 31.1 points per game this season, significantly more than his 26.7 points per game last season. Nikola Jokic has averaged 37.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 100th percentile. In regard to offense, the Nuggets's exceptional 122.3 points per game places 2nd-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Yves Missi is a positive one for three-point shots; when guarding other starting Cs this year, they have made an enormous 50.2% of their three-point attempts (96th percentile). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Herbert Jones has attempted 11.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted overall this season. Herbert Jones has attempted 5.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Herbert Jones has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 84th percentile. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).

Peyton Watson has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Javonte Green has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.