Portland @ Denver picks

Shaedon Sharpe has put up 5.0 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.5 higher than he's put up over the course of the year on the road. Shaedon Sharpe has averaged 30.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 80th percentile. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Nuggets). The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).