Denver @ Sacramento picks

Keon Ellis has sunk 56.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games at home, 7.0% more than he's put through the net in all games this season when playing at home. Among all players in the NBA, Keon Ellis slots into the 93rd percentile for three-point performance at home with an exceptional 47.5% rate this year. Keon Ellis has averaged 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 8.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. The Kings rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets).

Trey Lyles has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Kings rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home. The matchup against Denver is a good one for threes; when the Denver Nuggets are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have posted the 5th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (44.8%). The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets). Trey Lyles has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 29.2% higher than he's converted overall this season while playing at home.

Trey Lyles has compiled 2.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 1.1 higher than he's compiled in all games this season at home. Trey Lyles has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets). Trey Lyles should see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories considering having the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the NBA, Keon Ellis slots into the 93rd percentile for three-point performance at home with an exceptional 47.5% rate this year. Keon Ellis has averaged 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 8.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. With respect to threes, the Kings's outstanding 40.3% rate of converted threes while at home places 6th-highest in the league over the last 10 games. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets). Keon Ellis will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player production for all stats.

Jalen Pickett has successfully made 1.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's converted overall this season without the home court advantage. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Pickett comes in at the 24th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a mere 1.0 fouls per game on the road this year. The 5th-quickest pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 7th-best in in the league when playing away from home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Compared to last season's 75.0% clip, Jalen Pickett's foul-shot effectiveness has surged this season to 87.5%.

Zach LaVine has posted 4.1 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 82nd percentile. Zach LaVine has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 96th percentile. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets). Zach LaVine will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually improves player production for all stats.

Jalen Pickett has successfully made 1.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's converted overall this season without the home court advantage. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Pickett comes in at the 24th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a mere 1.0 fouls per game on the road this year. The 5th-quickest pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 7th-best in in the league when playing away from home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

In terms of shot attempts from downtown, the least aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The matchup vs. Domantas Sabonis is a tough one; he has given up a measly 11.8 points per game while at home when matched up against other starting Cs this year (10th percentile). The Kings have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Nuggets. The matchup against Domantas Sabonis is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; when Sabonis is playing at home and squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a lowly 2.5 foul shots per game (23rd percentile). Nikola Jokic will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player performance across the board.

Keon Ellis has put up 3.4 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's put up overall this year at home. Keon Ellis has averaged 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 8.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets). Keon Ellis will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player production for all stats.

Keegan Murray has posted 7.2 rebounds per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard. Among all players in the league, Keegan Murray places in the 94th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.5 minutes per game this year. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Denver Nuggets). Keegan Murray will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.