Walker Kessler Blocks - Player Prop Bet 3/11/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Walker Kessler

C · Utah Jazz

Blocks

Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz · Mar 11, 2023

Updated Mar 11, 2023 8:01 PM EST

Analysis

Walker Kessler Blocks Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-135/+105).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 2.5 @ -120 before it was bet up to 2.5 @ -135.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Walker Kessler has averaged 2.3 blocks per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 100th percentile.

Favors Under

Walker Kessler has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (77th percentile).
The Utah Jazz have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.
The Hornets have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home city, which should reduce opportunities for the Jazz.
Walker Kessler will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to reduces player production in all stat categories.