Lauri Markkanen Points - Player Prop Bet 1/7/2026

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Lauri Markkanen

F-C · Utah Jazz

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz · Jan 7, 2026

Updated Jan 8, 2026 2:49 AM EST

Analysis

Lauri Markkanen Points Prop is currently Over/Under 24.5 (+100/-125).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 24.5 @ -116 before it was bet down to 24.5 @ -125.

Key Factors

Favors Over

In contrast to last season's 19.0 mark, Lauri Markkanen's points per game have jumped this season to 27.7.
The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 8th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home city, which should boost possessions for the Jazz.
Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 12.1 offensive boards per game this year.
Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, easily managing to draw fouls.

Favors Under

When it comes to shooting, the Jazz's poor 111.7 points per game as the road team comes in as the 8th-fewest in the NBA this year.
The matchup against the Thunder is a tough one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PFs have shot for the 8th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (46.3%).

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