LA @ Denver props

The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Clippers rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Nicolas Batum has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 15 games, 25.0% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon rates in the 80th percentile for three-point efficiency on his home court with an excellent 43.3% rate this year. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.1 foul shots per game (9th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe. Aaron Gordon stands to get a boost in performance in all stat categories due to possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jamal Murray slots into the 88th percentile for shots on his home court, compiling 14.6 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jamal Murray places in the 81st percentile for shot attempts from downtown, logging 5.8 per game this year. Jamal Murray has played 36.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a favorable one for scoring; when the LA Clippers are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have put up the 7th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (45.6%). The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets.

Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. ranks in the 88th percentile for shots, putting up 14.6 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has converted 2.4 threes per game this year, putting him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 34.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

The Denver Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from being pitted against the 6th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Clippers).

Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun ranks in the 87th percentile for scoring prowess with the home court advantage with an outstanding 57.6% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Christian Braun places in the 91st percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a superb 44.7% rate this year. Christian Braun has tallied 33.6 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

The matchup vs. Denver is a strong one; when the Nuggets have the home court advantage, they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4). The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Clippers rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Kris Dunn has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 53.3% more than he's put through the net overall this season. The matchup vs. Denver may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 5.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Nuggets are playing at home (2nd-most in the NBA).

Among all players in the league, Ivica Zubac comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 31.7 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Clippers rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The matchup against Nikola Jokic is a strong one for getting to the foul line; when Jokic is playing at home other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 5.1 foul shots per game (96th percentile).

In terms of scoring, the LA Clippers's unimpressive 108.7 points per game measures as the 7th-weakest in the league this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on three-pointers (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, branding this as a tough matchup. The Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 20 games. James Harden will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.

Kevin Porter Jr. has tallied 25.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 more than he's tallied overall this year. The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Clippers rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Kevin Porter Jr. has attempted 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road.

Russell Westbrook has made 44.8% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games at home, 8.7% higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year when playing at home. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Russell Westbrook will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production in all facets of the game.

Compared to last year's 13.8 mark, Norman Powell's points per game have jumped this year to 23.6. Relative to last season's 2.2 rate, Norman Powell's threes converted have surged this season to 3.8 per game. Out of all players in the league, Norman Powell comes in at the 85th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 32.6 minutes per game this year. The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Clippers rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Julian Strawther has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Amir Coffey has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Bones Hyland has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.