Jarred Vanderbilt Points Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (+100/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
With respect to shooting, the Lakers's remarkable 119.6 points per game ranks 9th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games.
The 5th-quickest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Lakers.
The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The matchup against Portland is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.0 foul shots per game this year when the Portland Trail Blazers are playing at home (7th-most in the NBA).
Favors Under
The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a challenging one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have shot for the 4th-lowest three rate in the league this year (29.6%).
The Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).