Walker Kessler Assists - Player Prop Bet 12/18/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Walker Kessler

C · Utah Jazz

Assists

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets · Dec 18, 2023

Updated Dec 18, 2023 8:54 PM EST

Analysis

Walker Kessler Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+145/-180).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 1.5 @ +150 before it was bet up to 1.5 @ +145.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 1stbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year.
Walker Kessler will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts stat production across the board.

Favors Under

The Nets have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Jazz.
While playing away from home, the Nets have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (12.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).