Markelle Fultz Points - Player Prop Bet 3/16/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Markelle Fultz

G · Orlando Magic

Points

Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic · Mar 16, 2023

Updated Mar 17, 2023 1:03 AM EST

Analysis

Markelle Fultz Points Prop is currently Over/Under 14.5 (-125/-105).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 14.5 @ -120 before it was bet up to 14.5 @ -125.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The Orlando Magic have been the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.
The matchup against the Suns is a strong one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.1).
The Orlando Magic have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while on the road.
Markelle Fultz has sunk 84.0% of his free throw attempts this year, placing him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the league.
The matchup vs. the Suns may be a positive one for getting to the free throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a colossal 5.8 free throws per game over the last 20 games (29th-most in the league).

Favors Under

Markelle Fultz has made 0.2 treys per game this year, ranking him in the 19th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Magic.
The Orlando Magic rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Suns have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the NBA to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Markelle Fultz will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road usually lowers stat production for all stats.