Dennis Smith Jr. Points Prop is currently Over/Under 9.5 (-114/-106).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
The Jazz have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (5.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
The matchup vs. the Jazz is a difficult one for getting to the free throw line; their opposition have attempted a mere 19.5 free throws per game this year (least in the league).
Dennis Smith Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increases player production across the board.
Favors Under
Dennis Smith Jr. has sunk 0.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, -26.0% lower than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season.
Dennis Smith Jr. has attempted 0.7 three-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 18th percentile among all players in the NBA.
Dennis Smith Jr. has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling when it comes to getting T'ed up.
This matchup is a good one for attempts from beyond the arc; opposing squads have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (43.8).
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.