Minnesota @ Denver props

The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to 3-point attempts. The matchup with Rudy Gobert comes in at the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs draining a mere 49.9% of their shot attempts from the field this year. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Timberwolves).

The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to 3-point attempts. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Timberwolves). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels ranks in the 96th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.8 fouls per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 3.9 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, resulting in a difficult matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 5thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 20 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Naz Reid has attempted 14.4 shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 3.0 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Naz Reid has made 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games on the road, 0.8 higher than he's made from three overall this year away from his home court. Naz Reid has tallied 34.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games away from home, 5.9 higher than he's tallied in all games this year on the road. In regard to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 123.1 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).

Russell Westbrook has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's accumulated over the course of the season. The Denver Nuggets check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to 3-point attempts. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Denver Nuggets are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Timberwolves). The matchup vs. the Timberwolves may be a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA).

Relative to last year's 24.0 clip, Julius Randle's points per game have diminished this year to 18.7. Among all players in the NBA, Julius Randle places in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, registering an enormous 2.5 fouls per game away from his home court this year. This year, opposing starting PFs have tallied 3.7 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, branding this as a challenging matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 5thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Jalen Pickett has tallied a whopping 11.6 minutes per game this season, quite a bit more than his 4.4 minutes per game last season. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Pickett places in the 14th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a lowly 0.7 fouls per game this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. In comparison to last season's 75.0% mark, Jalen Pickett's free-throw efficiency has spiked this season to 83.3%.

Mike Conley has successfully made 55.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, 12.0% more than he's made from three overall this year. In regard to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 123.1 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The matchup against Denver may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a colossal 6.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Nuggets are on their home court (3rd-most in the league).

In regard to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 123.1 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has successfully made 89.3% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 11.8% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Rudy Gobert has made 6.2 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's converted in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert rates in the 87th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 32.6 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. In regard to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 123.1 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).

Peyton Watson has successfully made 53.8% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 8.6% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Peyton Watson has tallied 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Peyton Watson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually raises player production in all facets of the game.

Michael Porter Jr. has sunk 56.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 5.8% higher than he's made overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 92nd percentile for 3-point shots drained, registering 2.5 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 33.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Aaron Gordon has successfully made 3.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.2 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season playing at home. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Out of all players in the league, Aaron Gordon registers in the 80th percentile for free throws made playing at home, totaling a monstrous 2.4 per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (6th-most in the league) against the Timberwolves, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Christian Braun has converted 72.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 12.8% more than he's converted in all games this year while playing at home. Among all players in the league, Christian Braun rates in the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 33.6 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Timberwolves are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.6). The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8th-best in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the league, Anthony Edwards registers in the 99th percentile, compiling a whopping 27.2 points per game this year. Relative to last year's 2.5 clip, Anthony Edwards's 3-point shots drained have jumped this year to 4.0 per game. Anthony Edwards has tallied 36.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 98th percentile. In regard to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 123.1 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Denver is a strong one; when the Nuggets are on their home court, they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4).

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 10.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jaylen Clark has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Zeke Nnaji has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.