Dejounte Murray Points Prop is currently Over/Under 19.5 (-105/-125).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dejounte Murray has converted 53.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 7.8% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season.
Dejounte Murray has tallied 35.6 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.
The matchup against the Celtics is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 28th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (14.8).
The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Atlanta Hawks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Dejounte Murray has successfully made 19.2% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, -12.4% less than he's converted from three in all games this season.
Dejounte Murray has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (93rd percentile).
The Atlanta Hawks have been the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year in terms of 3-point attempts.
The Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Hawks.
The Celtics have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).