Michael Porter Jr. Points Prop is currently Over/Under 12.5 (-115/-115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 higher than he's made overall this season without the home court advantage.
Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 33.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 92nd percentile.
This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 5.3 3-point attempts per game (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, creating a strong matchup.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 9th-best in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
Michael Porter Jr. has converted 90.6% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 17.8% more than he's made in all games this season without the home court advantage.
Favors Under
The Denver Nuggets rank as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc.
The 4th-slowest pace away offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets.
The Nuggets are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 0.5 free throws per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the Clippers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
Michael Porter Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually decreases player performance across the board.