Taurean Prince Points - Player Prop Bet 4/9/2023

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Taurean Prince

F · Minnesota Timberwolves

Points

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans · Apr 9, 2023

Updated Apr 9, 2023 7:31 PM EST

Analysis

Taurean Prince Points Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (+100/-130).

Key Factors

Favors Over

Taurean Prince has converted a terrific 48.7% of his field goal attempts this season, quite a bit more than his 41.2 rate last season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league this year.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA while on their home court this year.
When playing away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (7.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Taurean Prince has successfully made 89.6% of his foul shots over the last 15 games at home, 12.7% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year on his home court.

Favors Under

Taurean Prince has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone when it comes to technicals.
This matchup is a positive one for attempts from downtown; the other team have tallied the 7th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 10 games (36.2).
The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This matchup may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; when the Pelicans are away from home, the other team have attempted an enormous 25.8 free throws per game over the last 25 games (6th-most in the NBA).