Los Angeles @ Denver props

This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on threes (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, designating this as a tough matchup. The 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 10th-slowest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets). The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Austin Reaves will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually worsens player production for all stats.

Jarred Vanderbilt has sunk 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 12.5% higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year when playing away from home. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Los Angeles Lakers's excellent 23.2 free throws per game places 4th-best in the league this year.

The 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 10th-slowest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets). The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Gabe Vincent will likely experience a decrease in output for all stats in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Shake Milton has sunk 50.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 18.0% more than he's made from three over the course of the season. Shake Milton has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 26.9% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year while playing away from home. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Los Angeles Lakers's excellent 23.2 free throws per game places 4th-best in the league this year.

Russell Westbrook has sunk 55.2% of his field goals over the last 15 games at home, 8.4% more than he's made overall this year with the home court advantage. Russell Westbrook has successfully made 2.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. When it comes to shooting, the Nuggets's stellar 124.0 points per game while on their home court rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 25 games. Russell Westbrook has attempted 2.9 free throws per game this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. Russell Westbrook figures to see a spike in productivity in all stat categories due to controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

In comparison to last year's 32.7 clip, Luka Doncic's points per game have diminished this year to 26.9. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on threes (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, designating this as a tough matchup. The 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 10th-slowest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets). The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Dalton Knecht has successfully made 54.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 12.4% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Dalton Knecht has successfully made 2.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Dalton Knecht has been on the court for 26.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 more than he's been on the court for overall this year. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Los Angeles Lakers's excellent 23.2 free throws per game places 4th-best in the league this year.

Alex Len has successfully made 50.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 33.3% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Alex Len has accumulated 1.1 personal fouls per game on the road this year, putting him in the 25th percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling. The clash with Nikola Jokic ranks in the 96th percentile with opposing starting Cs converting a whopping 47.3% of their 3-point attempts this year when they are on the away squad. As it relates to getting to the foul line, the Los Angeles Lakers's excellent 23.2 free throws per game places 4th-best in the league this year.

Jamal Murray has successfully made 4.6 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.1 more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year playing at home. Among all players in the league, Jamal Murray ranks in the 96th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 35.4 minutes per game at home this year. When it comes to shooting, the Nuggets's stellar 124.0 points per game while on their home court rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 25 games. Jamal Murray has made 6.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 3.1 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Lakers are the visiting team (4th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic measures in the 100th percentile, averaging an enormous 29.0 points per game this year. Nikola Jokic has attempted 6.0 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games while on his home court, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Nikola Jokic has tallied 35.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. When it comes to shooting, the Nuggets's stellar 124.0 points per game while on their home court rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 25 games. Nikola Jokic will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually increases stat production across the board.

Aaron Gordon has converted 7.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Aaron Gordon has made 53.9% of his three-pointers over the last 15 games, 9.3% higher than he's converted from three overall this season. When it comes to shooting, the Nuggets's stellar 124.0 points per game while on their home court rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for three-point attempts; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). Aaron Gordon will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally raises stat production in all facets of the game.

The 10th-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the league away from their home court this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets grade out 8thworst in in the NBA at home with a mere 10.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Christian Braun has converted 2.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from three in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun lands in the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 32.9 minutes per game while on his home court this year. When it comes to shooting, the Nuggets's stellar 124.0 points per game while on their home court rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 25 games. In comparison to last year's 65.3% mark, Christian Braun's foul-shot effectiveness has jumped this year to 81.4%. Christian Braun ought to see a rise in efficiency for all stats on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Bronny James has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.