Jose Alvarado Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+145/-190).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 1.5 @ +150 before it was bet up to 1.5 @ +145.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Jose Alvarado has averaged 1.3 steals per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile.
The 7th-speediest pace away offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from being pitted against the 3rd-most lethargic tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers).
Jose Alvarado will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player production across the board.