Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 3 | 21 | 44% | -14.3% | medium |
| Pascal Siakam | 2 | 14 | 50% | -11.4% | low |
| Scottie Barnes | 3 | 12 | 38% | -16.8% | medium |
| Jaylen Brown | 2 | 11 | 80% |
Dominick Barlow has heated up recently, averaging 10.2 PPG over his last 5 games compared to 8.3 for the season, signaling positive momentum heading into Denver. However, the Nuggets' elite defense (116.96 DEF rating, 38.2% scoring suppression) presents a significant challenge, and Barlow's historical struggles against Denver (4.7 PPG in 3 prior meetings) warrant caution. Playing on the road in Denver, where Barlow averages 9.9 PPG away vs. 7.8 at home, provides some encouragement, but the Nuggets' defensive prowess and Aaron Gordon's presence (who has defended Barlow recently) will likely suppress his scoring ceiling. Minutes appear secure at 26.8 MPG in the last 5 games.
Aaron Gordon has recent defensive minutes against Barlow (30% of matchup time, 0 pts allowed in limited sample), and the Nuggets' elite defense (116.96 rating) systematically suppresses scoring. Denver's 38.2% scoring suppression is among the best in the league, and Barlow's 4.7 PPG in 3 prior head-to-heads underscores historical struggles in this matchup.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dominick Barlow▼ | Points | 9.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 8 | ✓ |
Dominick Barlow▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 9 | ✗ |
Dominick Barlow▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 70%HIGH | — | 70% | 4 | ✗ |
Dominick Barlow▼ | STL+BLK | 1.5 | OVER | 65%MEDIUM | — | 50% | 1 | ✗ |
Dominick Barlow▼ | PRA | 15.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 21 | ✗ |
Dominick Barlow▼ | P+A | 11.5 | UNDER | 64%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 60% | 12 | ✗ |
Barlow's assist rate is remarkably consistent and low: 1.1 season, 1.0 last 5, 0.9 last 10, even with elevated recent minutes (25.7+ MPG). Even against defenses not elite at turnover creation, he rarely generates assist opportunities. This prop offers strong value with minimal variance.
| low |
| Cooper Flagg | 2 | 9 | 33% | -21.0% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | 1 | 4 | 10 | 75% | 100% |
| Spencer Jones | 2 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 125% |
| DaRon Holmes II | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Nikola Jokić | 1 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 100% |
| Zeke Nnaji | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
Barlow's recent uptick to 10.2 PPG is encouraging, but Denver's 38.2% scoring suppression and his 4.7 PPG average in 3 prior meetings vs. Denver are red flags. Road travel and elite defense should keep him below the line.
Season average is 4.7 RPG, but last 5 dips to 4.4. Away splits (5.3 RPG) are stronger, but the Nuggets' pace (100) and Denver's overall defensive profile should moderate rebounding volume.
Barlow consistently underperforms on assists: 1.1 season average, 1.0 last 5, 0.9 last 10. Even at 25.7+ minutes in recent games, assists rarely exceed 1.5, making this a solid under.
Stocks average 1.7 last 5 games and 1.63 season-wide with low variance (1.0 std recent). Barlow has recorded 2+ stocks in 3 of his last 5 games, supporting an over on 1.5.
PRA combines points, rebounds, and assists. Last 5 average is roughly 15.6 (10.2 PPG + 4.4 RPG + 1.0 APG), right at the line. Denver's defense and Barlow's historical struggles vs. this opponent push toward the under.
Points + Assists last 5 average ~11.2, barely below the line. Denver's scoring suppression (38.2%) and Barlow's low assist rate (1.0 last 5) suggest he'll struggle to reach 11.5 combined.