Player Analysis: Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson stands out as a key player for the New York Knicks this season, especially at home. With an impressive 23.6 points per game at home, he ranks in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. This data shows that he is extremely efficient in creating and executing attacks, which makes him a big factor in his team’s attack. In his last five home games, Brunson has made 3.2 3-pointers per contest, a significant increase over his season average, showing that he is in great shooting form. In addition, he plays as much as 33.5 minutes per game at home, which means that he has enough time on the court to create chances for points. This number is also high, as it allows him to have a constant influence on the game.
The matchup against the Denver Nuggets comes with specifics that favor Brunson. Denver is one of the fastest teams in the league (4th fastest pace in last 20 games), which means more offense and more possessions for both teams. This will allow for more shots and points from both sides. In addition, Brunson is still very useful in offensive rebounding, and the Knicks team is among the best in the NBA in the number of offensive rebounds, which means that additional chances for points will be created. During the season, Brunson was very consistent in scoring, and only in 4 of 41 games did he not score at least 20 points. In the last meeting with Denver (145-118 victory on the road), he scored 23 points and had 3 assists, which shows that he is able to bring efficiency to the offense even against fast teams.
Betting suggestion: Over 25.5 points
Given Jalen Brunson’s current form and home run stats, betting more than 25.5 points on him is a logical choice. With Denver playing a fast-paced style of game, expect increased offense and more shots on both ends, which means Brunson will have more scoring opportunities. Also, given his role in the offense and the amount of time he spends on the field, he is likely to exceed this limit.
Quota 1.90
