Jaden McDaniels Points - Player Prop Bet 10/22/2024

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Jaden McDaniels

F · Minnesota Timberwolves

Points

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves · Oct 22, 2024

Updated Oct 23, 2024 2:56 AM EST

Analysis

Jaden McDaniels Points Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (-135/+105).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 9.5 @ -125 before it was bet down to 8.5 @ +105.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Jaden McDaniels has tallied 30.0 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 77th percentile.
In terms of three-point shots, the Timberwolves's excellent 38.3% rate of sunk threes ranks 2nd-best in the league since the start of last season.
This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (highest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, labeling this as a strong matchup.
The Lakers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league since the start of last season, which should boost plays for the Timberwolves.
Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels lands in the 75th percentile for free-throw efficiency when playing away from home with a terrific 83.9% rate since the start of last season.

Favors Under

Jaden McDaniels has been called for 3.1 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (97th percentile).
The 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Lakers, making it tough to draw fouls.
Jaden McDaniels will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally worsens player production in all facets of the game.