Walker Kessler Points - Player Prop Bet 1/15/2024

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Walker Kessler

C · Utah Jazz

Points

Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers · Jan 15, 2024

Updated Jan 15, 2024 9:03 PM EST

Analysis

Walker Kessler Points Prop is currently Over/Under 7.5 (+105/-135).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 7.5 @ -120 before it was bet down to 7.5 @ -135.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Walker Kessler has converted 84.2% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 17.5% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.
Walker Kessler has sunk 50.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, 22.7% higher than he's made from three overall this year.
This year, opposing clubs have totaled 28.4 three attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Indiana Pacers, creating a difficult matchup.
The Utah Jazz have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games.
The Indiana Pacers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Utah Jazz.

Favors Under

The Utah Jazz have been the 9th-least efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.
The Pacers have given up the 4th-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the league to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
This matchup is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted an enormous 27.4 foul shots per game this year (most in the NBA).