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Jonas Valanciunas Points Prop is currently Over/Under 13.5 (-115/-115).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 13.5 @ -110 before it was bet up to 13.5 @ -115.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
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With respect to offense, the Pelicans's fantastic 123.8 points per game at home comes in as the 5th-highest in the league over the last 5 games.The 3rd-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise plays for the Pelicans.When playing at home, the Sacramento Kings have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.7) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).In comparison to last year's 85.0% rate, Jonas Valanciunas's foul-shot efficiency has surged this year to 84.7%.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
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In comparison to last year's 33.1% mark, Jonas Valanciunas's three-point efficiency has fallen this year to 25.7%.Jonas Valanciunas has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The matchup against the Kings is a challenging one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting Cs have averaged the 11th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (1.2).The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league with the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (13th-fewest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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