Dennis Smith Jr. Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+105/-135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dennis Smith Jr. has totaled 1.3 steals per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard.
The Magic have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should increase plays for the Hornets.
Dennis Smith Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally increases stat production across the board.
Favors Under
Dennis Smith Jr. has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 98th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled when it comes to getting T'ed up.
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 10 games with the home court advantage.