Lauri Markkanen Blocks - Player Prop Bet 12/16/2023

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Lauri Markkanen

F-C · Utah Jazz

Blocks

Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz · Dec 16, 2023

Updated Dec 16, 2023 10:04 PM EST

Analysis

Lauri Markkanen Blocks Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-130/+100).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 0.5 @ -125 before it was bet up to 0.5 @ -130.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Lauri Markkanen has averaged 1.0 blocks per game away from home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric.
Among all players in the league, Lauri Markkanen places in the 85th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 32.5 minutes per game away from home this year.
The 4th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Utah Jazz.
The Kings have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should raise opportunities for the Jazz.

Favors Under

Lauri Markkanen ought to suffer a reduction in efficiency for all stats on account of being on the road in this matchup.