Denver @ Houston picks

Out of all players in the NBA, DeAndre Jordan lands in the 4th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc without the home court advantage, tallying 0.0 per game this year. DeAndre Jordan has played 11.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the league: 20th percentile. The Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup with Alperen Sengun lands in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs posting only 11.1 points per game this year. The Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets).

DeAndre Jordan has tallied 0.6 assists per game away from home this year, ranking in the 22nd percentile -- among the league's worst in this category. DeAndre Jordan has played 11.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the league: 20th percentile. The Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets). DeAndre Jordan will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to lower player production across the board.

DeAndre Jordan has played 11.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the league: 20th percentile. The Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets). DeAndre Jordan will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to lower player production across the board.

Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. Fred VanVleet should see a spike in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Fred VanVleet has successfully made 4.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 5.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the NBA).

Dillon Brooks has successfully made 3.3 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's sunk overall this season while at home. Dillon Brooks has played 31.5 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. Dillon Brooks has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.2% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.

Christian Braun has converted 72.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 14.4% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Christian Braun has sunk 1.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Christian Braun has averaged 33.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league this year. The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Tari Eason has posted 2.3 assists per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's posted over the course of the season. Tari Eason has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year. Tari Eason will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production in all facets of the game.