P.J. Tucker Points - Player Prop Bet 4/5/2024

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NBA · Player Props

P.J. Tucker

F · LA Clippers

Points

LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz · Apr 5, 2024

Updated Apr 5, 2024 10:37 PM EST

Analysis

P.J. Tucker Points Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-160/+115).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 2.5 @ +120 before it was bet down to 2.5 @ +115.

Key Factors

Favors Over

With respect to threes, the Clippers's fantastic 38.6% rate of converted threes settles in as the 4th-best in the NBA this year.
This year, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 2.4 threes per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz, creating a positive matchup.
The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Clippers.
In contrast to last season's 76.9% mark, P.J. Tucker's foul-shot prowess has risen this season to 100.0%.
The matchup vs. the Utah Jazz may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 5.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (3rd-most in the league).

Favors Under

Among all players in the league, P.J. Tucker places in the 2nd percentile for field goal prowess with a weak 26.9% rate this year.
The Clippers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games.
The LA Clippers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).