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Lauri Markkanen Points Prop is currently Over/Under 24.5 (-120/-120).
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
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In comparison to last year's 3.0 clip, Lauri Markkanen's three-point shots drained have spiked this year to 3.7 per game.Among all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen slots into the 84th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 32.7 minutes per game on the road this year.The Utah Jazz have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 5.3 foul shots per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, easily managing to get to the foul line.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
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Lauri Markkanen has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game this season, a significant increase from his 0.0 technicals per game last season.This year, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 13.0 points per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, creating a tough matchup for offensive efficiency.The Utah Jazz are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays today from facing the 3rd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns).Over the last 6 games when they are at home, the other team has brought down 11.7 offensive boards per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns (continuing possessions that can bring about bonus chances for offense).Lauri Markkanen has made a lowly 4.3 free throws per game this season, quite a bit less than his 5.3 rate last season.
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