Lauri Markkanen Points - Player Prop Bet 11/17/2023

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Lauri Markkanen

F-C · Utah Jazz

Points

Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns · Nov 17, 2023

Updated Nov 18, 2023 3:15 AM EST

Analysis

Lauri Markkanen Points Prop is currently Over/Under 24.5 (-115/-110).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 24.5 @ -110 before it was bet up to 24.5 @ -115.

Key Factors

Favors Over

In contrast to last year's 3.0 mark, Lauri Markkanen's 3-point shots converted have jumped this year to 3.9 per game.
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.
This year, the opposition's starting PFs have logged 20.0 points per game (28th-highest in the league) against the Suns, branding this as a good matchup for offensive productivity.
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).

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).
Lauri Markkanen has successfully made a measly 3.8 free throws per game this season, significantly lower than his 5.3 mark last season.
As it relates to getting to the charity stripe, the Jazz's lackluster 20.7 free throw attempts per game while on the road places 7th-worst in the NBA this year.