Lamar Stevens Points - Player Prop Bet 4/9/2023

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Lamar Stevens

F · Cleveland Cavaliers

Points

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets · Apr 9, 2023

Updated Apr 9, 2023 5:06 PM EST

Analysis

Lamar Stevens Points Prop is currently Over/Under 9.5 (-122/+100).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 9.5 @ +104 before it was bet down to 9.5 @ +100.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Lamar Stevens has been on the court for 23.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league while on their home court this year.
The matchup against the Hornets is a challenging one for three-pointers; opposing clubs have put up the 2nd-lowest 3-point percentage in the league over the last 25 games (33.1%).
The Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games away from their home city, which ought to raise plays for the Cavaliers.
The matchup vs. the Hornets may be a difficult one for getting to the free throw line; their opposition have attempted a mere 21.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games when the Hornets are on the road (5th-least in the league).

Favors Under

Lamar Stevens has failed to make 4.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's missed over the course of the year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Hornets have given up the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Lamar Stevens has made 67.8% of his free throw attempts this year, ranking in the 22nd percentile among all players in the league.