Utah @ Los Angeles props

Among all players in the NBA, Dorian Finney-Smith slots into the 86th percentile for three-point proficiency with a terrific 39.0% rate this year. The Lakers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year (the Utah Jazz). Dorian Finney-Smith will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production across the board.

The Lakers have played at the 7th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Lakers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year (the Utah Jazz). Jarred Vanderbilt will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.

As it relates to three-pointers, the Utah Jazz's feeble 31.6% rate of drained threes while playing away from home settles in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a hard one for field goals; when the Los Angeles Lakers are at home, opposing starting SGs have put up the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (37.1%). The Utah Jazz are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from competing against the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Jordan Clarkson will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease stat production for all stats.

Jaxson Hayes has successfully made 83.0% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 11.9% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Jaxson Hayes has played 25.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.1 more than he's played overall this year. The Lakers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year (the Utah Jazz). The matchup vs. Walker Kessler is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 3.1 foul shots per game (90th percentile).

Lauri Markkanen has attempted 10.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Lauri Markkanen registers in the 84th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 32.1 minutes per game this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting in a strong matchup. The 7th-most up-tempo pace away team in the league this year has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the NBA when playing on the road with 14.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

As it relates to three-pointers, the Utah Jazz's feeble 31.6% rate of drained threes while playing away from home settles in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Utah Jazz are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from competing against the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Keyonte George will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally lowers player production in all stat categories.

Isaiah Collier has attempted 13.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 6.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. Isaiah Collier has attempted 3.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Isaiah Collier has averaged 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.5 more than he's averaged overall this season. The matchup against Los Angeles is a positive one for shot attempts from the field; when the Los Angeles Lakers are at home, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 7th-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (15.6). The 7th-most up-tempo pace away team in the league this year has been the Utah Jazz.

Walker Kessler has sunk 7.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.5 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while playing away from home. Walker Kessler has played 30.0 minutes per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 7th-most up-tempo pace away team in the league this year has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the NBA when playing on the road with 14.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Luka Doncic has totaled a measly 28.1 points per game this year, significantly less than his 32.7 points per game last year. The matchup against the Jazz is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have shot for the lowest three rate in the league this year (26.5%). The Lakers have played at the 7th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Luka Doncic has attempted a lowly 6.6 foul shots per game this year, significantly lower than his 8.3 mark last year.

John Collins has successfully made 52.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games, 10.0% more than he's made from three over the course of the season. Out of all players in the league, John Collins rates in the 77th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 29.8 minutes per game away from home this year. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a strong one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The 7th-most up-tempo pace away team in the league this year has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the NBA when playing on the road with 14.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

LeBron James has notched 31.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's notched in all games this year. Among all players in the league, LeBron James measures in the 94th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 34.7 minutes per game this year. The Lakers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Utah Jazz is a favorable one for 3-point shots; opposing starting PFs have averaged the most threes per game in the league this year (2.4). The Los Angeles Lakers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year (the Utah Jazz).

Rui Hachimura has compiled 19.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.6 higher than he's compiled over the course of the year. Rui Hachimura has successfully made 53.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 14.0% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. Rui Hachimura has played 31.9 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Lakers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Jazz is a favorable one for three-point shots; opposing starting SFs have totaled the most threes per game in the league this year (2.4).

Johnny Juzang has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Brice Sensabaugh has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Filipowski has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.