LA @ Denver props

Norman Powell has compiled a terrific 21.6 points per game this year, significantly more than his 13.8 points per game last year. Compared to last season's 2.2 mark, Norman Powell's threes sunk have jumped this season to 3.0 per game. Norman Powell has tallied 37.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's tallied in all games this season. The LA Clippers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Clippers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest pace home offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).

The Denver Nuggets will likely experience a decrease in plays in this game from facing the 2nd-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the LA Clippers). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets grade out 7thworst in in the NBA with just 10.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Derrick Jones Jr. has successfully made a whopping 53.5% of his field goals this season, significantly more than his 47.9 rate last season. The LA Clippers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Clippers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest pace home offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).

Michael Porter Jr. has made 2.5 threes per game this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. Michael Porter Jr. has played 33.1 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. When it comes to scoring, the Denver Nuggets's outstanding 122.8 points per game when playing at home settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. Michael Porter Jr. has made 88.5% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 11.1% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.

Christian Braun has converted 65.4% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 7.3% more than he's converted overall this year. Christian Braun has successfully made 37.4% of his 3-pointers this year, placing him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Christian Braun registers in the 92nd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 34.1 minutes per game when playing at home this year. When it comes to scoring, the Denver Nuggets's outstanding 122.8 points per game when playing at home settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league while on their home court this year.

Kris Dunn has successfully made 52.7% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games, 15.3% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. Kris Dunn has averaged 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. The LA Clippers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Clippers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest pace home offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets). Kris Dunn has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 33.3% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year.

Russell Westbrook has attempted 11.2 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA. When it comes to scoring, the Denver Nuggets's outstanding 122.8 points per game when playing at home settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league while on their home court this year. Russell Westbrook has attempted 5.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 1.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this season at home. Russell Westbrook will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost stat production in all facets of the game.

Jamal Murray has registered 20.6 points per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric. Jamal Murray has played 35.4 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. When it comes to scoring, the Denver Nuggets's outstanding 122.8 points per game when playing at home settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a favorable one for scoring; when the Clippers are on the road, opposing starting PGs have shot for the 7th-highest FG% in the league this year (45.6%). The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league while on their home court this year.

This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 3.7 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, creating a hard matchup. The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Clippers. The LA Clippers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA). Kawhi Leonard will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease stat production across the board.

This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PGs have shot 20.5% on threes (2nd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, labeling this as a tough matchup. The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Clippers. The LA Clippers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). James Harden will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers stat production for all stats.

Ivica Zubac has made 72.1% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 9.8% higher than he's put through the net overall this year. Ivica Zubac has averaged 38.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The LA Clippers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup with Nikola Jokic rates in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs notching a monstrous 14.9 points per game this year. The Clippers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 6th-speediest pace home offense in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).

Aaron Gordon has sunk 7.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's made overall this season. Among all players in the league, Aaron Gordon places in the 95th percentile for 3-point efficiency while on his home court with an excellent 49.1% rate this year. Aaron Gordon has played 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's played over the course of the season. When it comes to scoring, the Denver Nuggets's outstanding 122.8 points per game when playing at home settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the league while on their home court this year.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.