Oklahoma City @ Utah props

Kris Dunn has made 54.2% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games, 11.0% higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. Kris Dunn has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 11 games while playing at home, 10.7 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season at home. The matchup vs. the Thunder is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.7). The 5th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Jazz. Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Lauri Markkanen has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's committed over the course of the year. The matchup against Oklahoma is a challenging one; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are the visiting team, they have given up the 13th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (11.0). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz. The Thunder have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.5) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Luguentz Dort has failed to convert 6.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's missed over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Luguentz Dort comes in at the 96th percentile for personal fouls, putting up an enormous 3.0 fouls per game this year. The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder. The Thunder have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). The Utah Jazz have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the league to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

John Collins has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The matchup vs. Chet Holmgren is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when Holmgren is on the road and squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 1.0 shots from downtown per game (3rd percentile). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz. The Thunder have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.5) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). John Collins has made a mere 73.1% of his foul shots this season, quite a bit lower than his 81.3 mark last season.

The matchup against the Thunder is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting SFs have posted the 14th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (25.5%). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz. The Thunder have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.5) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Oklahoma may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road (14th-least in the league).

Collin Sexton has put up 25.8 points per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 6.8 higher than he's put up over the course of the season at home. The 5th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Jazz. Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Collin Sexton has successfully made 6.1 free throws per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year while playing at home. Collin Sexton is expected to see an increase in production in all facets of the game in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has successfully made 74.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 36.2% more than he's converted over the course of the year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 34.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 94th percentile. When it comes to offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 120.4 points per game without the home court advantage measures as the 3rd-highest in the league over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. Utah is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Jazz are playing at home, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 29th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.3). The Jazz have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to raise plays for the Thunder.

Among all players in the league, Jordan Clarkson places in the 88th percentile for field goal attempts, registering 15.1 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jordan Clarkson slots into the 78th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 30.1 minutes per game this year. This year, the other team has shot 44.9% on shot attempts from the field (2nd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Thunder, creating a tough matchup. The 5th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Jazz. Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Walker Kessler has converted 83.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games at home, 12.2% higher than he's converted in all games this season when playing at home. This year, the other team has shot 44.9% on shot attempts from the field (2nd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Thunder, creating a tough matchup. The 5th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Jazz. Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Walker Kessler will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to raise player production for all stats.

Jalen Williams has attempted 15.8 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted overall this year. Jalen Williams has attempted 4.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Jalen Williams has played 32.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 85th percentile. When it comes to offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 120.4 points per game without the home court advantage measures as the 3rd-highest in the league over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 24.0 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Jazz, marking this as a good matchup for offensive output.

Chet Holmgren has attempted 5.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Chet Holmgren slots into the 79th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 30.2 minutes per game this year. When it comes to offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 120.4 points per game without the home court advantage measures as the 3rd-highest in the league over the last 20 games. The Jazz have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to raise plays for the Thunder. The matchup against John Collins is a strong one for getting to the foul line; when Collins is at home opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game (97th percentile).

When it comes to offense, the Oklahoma City Thunder's terrific 120.4 points per game without the home court advantage measures as the 3rd-highest in the league over the last 20 games. The Jazz have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to raise plays for the Thunder. Josh Giddey has converted 2.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's put through the net overall this season. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.0 free throws per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Jazz, finding it easy to draw fouls.