New Orleans @ Denver props

Among all players in the league, Karlo Matkovic measures in the 7th percentile, posting a lowly 1.8 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Karlo Matkovic lands in the 19th percentile for playing time, putting up a lowly 10.6 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. The Pelicans rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 3.7 three attempts per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Denver Nuggets, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The Pelicans will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 9th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets).

Javonte Green has converted 62.5% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 11 games, 16.6% more than he's converted in all games this year. The matchup vs. Denver is a strong one; when the Denver Nuggets have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4). The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Javonte Green has attempted 3.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted overall this season.

Christian Braun has sunk 7.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.6 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season while playing at home. Christian Braun has converted 76.7% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 30.1% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year with the home court advantage. In comparison to last year's 19.8 clip, Christian Braun's playing time has jumped this year to 32.5 minutes per game. The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets.

Aaron Gordon has sunk 65.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 13.2% more than he's made over the course of the year playing at home. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Pelicans are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have tallied the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). In comparison to last season's 1.1 rate, Aaron Gordon's failed free throws have declined this season to 0.6 per game.

Yves Missi has sunk 70.1% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 9.7% higher than he's converted overall this year away from home. The matchup against Nikola Jokic is a good one for three-pointers; when Jokic is playing at home opposing starting Cs this year, they have sunk a whopping 54.1% of their three-pointers (100th percentile). The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Yves Missi has attempted 2.7 foul shots per game this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Jamal Murray has attempted 20.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Jamal Murray ranks in the 95th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 35.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied 7.1 three attempts per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, branding this as a favorable matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Julian Strawther has attempted 6.2 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.6 more than he's attempted overall this season at home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Julian Strawther will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production for all stats.

CJ McCollum has attempted 18.5 shots from the field per game this year, significantly more than his 16.0 mark last year. CJ McCollum has been on the court for 33.3 minutes per game while on the road this year, placing him in the 90th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 6.2 free throws per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 2.6 three-pointers per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. measures in the 89th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 33.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Michael Porter Jr. has converted 2.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made over the course of the season.

The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 70.7% mark, Jose Alvarado's free-throw efficiency has jumped this season to 80.0%.

Nikola Jokic has converted 65.4% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 7.0% higher than he's put through the net overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic slots into the 96th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 35.5 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The rate of shots sunk against Yves Missi has been remarkably high (65.2%) when he is on the road and defending fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Zion Williamson has converted 10.2 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's made in all games this season. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). In contrast to last year's 7.1 mark, Zion Williamson's number of free throws has risen this year to 8.3 free throws per game.

Trey Murphy III has converted 5.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Trey Murphy III ranks in the 95th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 35.5 minutes per game this year. The 5th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 80.6% mark, Trey Murphy III's foul-shot performance has surged this season to 90.7%.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Zeke Nnaji has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.