Denver @ New York props

When it comes to three-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the league this year has been the Nuggets. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 18.6% on threes (weakest in the league) against the Knicks, designating this as a challenging matchup. The Denver Nuggets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 5th-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the Knicks). This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Aaron Gordon is expected to suffer a reduction in efficiency across the board as a result of being on the road in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson ranks in the 94th percentile, registering a monstrous 23.6 points per game when playing at home this year. Jalen Brunson has sunk 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.1 more than he's sunk overall this season with the home court advantage. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 33.5 minutes per game at home this year. The Knicks will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 4th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Michael Porter Jr. has made 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season away from home. Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 90th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 33.2 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Denver Nuggets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 86.3% of his free throws over the last 10 games on the road, 22.1% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season while playing on the road.

Jamal Murray has sunk 11.2 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 3.2 more than he's converted in all games this season without the home court advantage. Among all players in the league, Jamal Murray lands in the 97th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 36.0 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. New York is a positive one; when the Knicks are on their home court, they have allowed the most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (21.5). The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Denver Nuggets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Christian Braun has converted 7.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's converted overall this year. Christian Braun has tallied 32.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 87th percentile. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Denver Nuggets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Christian Braun has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 14.2% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year while on the road.

Precious Achiuwa has sunk 65.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 8.0% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Precious Achiuwa has successfully made 100.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 59.5% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season with the home court advantage. The Knicks will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 4th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Precious Achiuwa should see a rise in effectiveness across the board in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Nikola Jokic has made 69.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 11.2% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. In contrast to last season's 39.3% mark, Nikola Jokic's 3-point proficiency has surged this season to 53.2%. Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 36.5 minutes per game this year. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Denver Nuggets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Russell Westbrook has made 58.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 10.7% more than he's made in all games this year. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road. The Denver Nuggets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Knicks is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a massive 4.3 free throws per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

OG Anunoby has sunk 6.1 buckets per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. OG Anunoby has played 36.1 minutes per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup against Denver is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Denver Nuggets are away from home, opposing starting PFs have posted the 5th-highest three rate in the league this year (44.8%). The Knicks will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 4th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

In comparison to last year's 21.2 rate, Karl-Anthony Towns's points per game have surged this year to 24.9. Karl-Anthony Towns has made 44.8% of his 3-point attempts while at home this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 89th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 33.3 minutes per game playing at home this year. The Knicks will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 4th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Josh Hart measures in the 91st percentile for personal fouls, totaling a whopping 2.7 fouls per game while on his home court this year. The Knicks rank as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games in terms of shot attempts from downtown. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 1.1 3-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The 5th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Knicks.

Mikal Bridges has made 9.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 more than he's sunk over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges slots into the 100th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 38.5 minutes per game this year. The Knicks will likely get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 4th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Nuggets). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Mikal Bridges has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 26.7% higher than he's converted over the course of the year.