Sacramento @ Denver picks

Keon Ellis has sunk 2.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.8 more than he's made from three in all games this year away from his home court. Keon Ellis has averaged 27.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 4.6 more than he's averaged in all games this season on the road. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league this year, which should increase possessions for the Kings. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings rank 6th-best in in the league when playing away from home with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Keon Ellis has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 17.9% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league this year, which should increase possessions for the Kings. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings rank 6th-best in in the league when playing away from home with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Jamal Murray has averaged 35.1 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 96th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Nuggets have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA this year. The Nuggets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Jamal Murray should get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to holding the home court advantage in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine lands in the 94th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 34.5 minutes per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league this year, which should increase possessions for the Kings. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings rank 6th-best in in the league when playing away from home with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.