Sam Merrill Blocks Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+300/-450).
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Sam Merrill has compiled 0.6 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.3 higher than he's compiled in all games this season.
The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Hornets).
Sam Merrill will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers player performance in all stat categories.