Ja Morant Points - Player Prop Bet 1/4/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Ja Morant

G · Memphis Grizzlies

Points

Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies · Jan 4, 2023

Updated Apr 7, 2023 10:41 AM EST

Analysis

Ja Morant Points Prop is currently Over/Under 27.5 (-110/-120).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 27.5 @ -105 before it was bet down to 27.5 @ -120.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Ja Morant has posted 31.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's posted overall this year.
Ja Morant has attempted 7.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.
Ja Morant has attempted 8.5 free throws per game this year, putting him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league.
Ja Morant has averaged 32.6 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (which also create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Favors Under

The matchup against the Hornets is a challenging one for drawing fouls; their opposition have attempted a mere 25.0 foul shots per game this year (6th-least in the league).
The matchup vs. the Hornets is a difficult one; at home they have given up the 7th-least points per game in the league to opposing squads this year (115.6).
Ja Morant will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to lowers stat production in all stat categories.