Jonas Valanciunas Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-146/+114).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 0.5 @ -135 before it was bet up to 0.5 @ -146.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage.
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 6th-fastest pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Memphis Grizzlies).
Jonas Valanciunas will likely see a spike in efficiency for all stats as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas ranks in the 97th percentile for personal fouls, totaling an enormous 3.3 fouls per game this year.