Walker Kessler Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 9.5 (-118/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Walker Kessler has compiled 4.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's compiled over the course of the year.
The 9th-most up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 19 games has been the Jazz.
Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive boards per game this year.
Walker Kessler stands to see a rise in productivity for all stats due to controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
Favors Under
Walker Kessler has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, a significant increase from his 2.6 fouls per game last year.
The Utah Jazz will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).
While playing at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).