Scotty Pippen Jr. Points - Player Prop Bet 2/12/2024

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Scotty Pippen Jr.

G · Memphis Grizzlies

Points

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans · Feb 12, 2024

Updated Feb 13, 2024 3:58 AM EST

Analysis

Scotty Pippen Jr. Points Prop is currently Over/Under 14.5 (-105/-125).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 13.5 @ -100 before it was bet up to 14.5 @ -105.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Out of all players in the league, Scotty Pippen Jr. registers in the 96th percentile for 3-point efficiency while at home with a a great 55.0% rate since the start of last season.
Among all players in the NBA, Scotty Pippen Jr. comes in at the 77th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 27.7 minutes per game while at home since the start of last season.
The Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games when it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc.
The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 28th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.1).
This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have come down with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).

Favors Under

The 7th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).
The Grizzlies have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Scotty Pippen Jr. has made 58.2% of his foul shots since the start of last season, ranking in the 11th percentile among all players in the NBA.