Lauri Markkanen Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+120/-160).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Lauri Markkanen has tallied 31.2 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 76th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.
The Jazz have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league on the road this year.
The Utah Jazz have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Lauri Markkanen stands to get a boost in performance in all stat categories considering enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
Favors Under
Out of all players in the league, Lauri Markkanen registers in the 84th percentile for technical fouls, totaling a monstrous 0.1 fouls per game this year.
The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz.
The Suns have allowed the 9th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).