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Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen Points
Player Prop - 2/8/2024

Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Points Prop is currently Over/Under 23.5 (-134/+100).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 23.5 @ +106 before it was bet down to 23.5 @ +100.

FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:

Lauri Markkanen has sunk 3.3 three-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league.

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 matchup vs. Phoenix is a positive one for 3-point shots; when the Suns are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 21st-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (1.9).

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.

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 15thbest in in the league away from their home court with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:

The Jazz check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the visting team this year.

The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

At home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the NBA) against the Suns, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

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.

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