Nickeil Alexander-Walker Made 3 Point Shots

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker

G · Minnesota Timberwolves

Made 3 Point Shots

Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves · Jan 24, 2024

Updated Jan 25, 2024 12:08 AM EST

Analysis

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Made 3 Point Shots Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-170/+132).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 1.5 @ +152 before it was bet down to 1.5 @ +132.

Key Factors

Favors Over

In regard to threes, the Minnesota Timberwolves's stellar 38.9% rate of sunk threes measures as the 2nd-strongest in the league this year.
Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have averaged 7.6 3-point attempts per game (27th-most in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, designating this as a good matchup.
The Washington Wizards have played at the speediest tempo in the league this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Favors Under

The Timberwolves have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.
This year, opposing clubs have collected 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards (retaining possessions that can lead to bonus chances for offense).
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally reduces player production across the board.