Lauri Markkanen Blocks - Player Prop Bet 2/8/2024

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Lauri Markkanen

F-C · Utah Jazz

Blocks

Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz · Feb 8, 2024

Updated Feb 8, 2024 9:15 PM EST

Analysis

Lauri Markkanen Blocks Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+215/-300).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 0.5 @ -290 before it was bet down to 0.5 @ -300.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Out of all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen ranks in the 87th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 32.7 minutes per game this year.
The Suns have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase possessions for the Utah Jazz.

Favors Under

The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.
Lauri Markkanen will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance in all facets of the game.