LaMelo Ball Points Prop is currently Over/Under 20.5 (-105/-125).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).
Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 2nd-best in in the league with 13.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a whopping 6.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the league).
Favors Under
The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a challenging one for three-pointers; opposing starting PGs have posted the 3rd-lowest three rate in the league this year (29.8%).
The 2nd-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Hornets.
In regard to getting to the free-throw line, the Hornets's lackluster 17.7 foul shots per game when playing away from home settles in as the 3rd-worst in the league over the last 15 games.