Jarred Vanderbilt Points Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-130/+100).
Key Factors
Favors Over
When it comes to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's exceptional 48.8% field goal rate ranks 5th-best in the NBA this year.
The matchup against the Hornets is a favorable one for field goals; the opposing team's starting PFs have shot for the 30th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (55.8%).
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home.
Jarred Vanderbilt will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally improves stat production across the board.
Favors Under
Jarred Vanderbilt has sunk a measly 0.0% of his 3-point shots this season, quite a bit less than his 21.7 mark last season.
The Hornets have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
While playing away from home, the Charlotte Hornets have given up the most offensive boards per game (14.4) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
Jarred Vanderbilt has sunk a measly 50.0% of his foul shots this season, quite a bit less than his 67.4 mark last season.