Utah @ Phoenix Picks & Props

This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 26.5% on threes (15th-weakest in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Utah Jazz have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Utah is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.4 foul shots per game this year when the Jazz are the visiting team (12th-least in the league).

Kris Dunn has successfully made 57.5% of his treys over the last 15 games, 14.5% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. Kris Dunn has tallied 25.4 minutes per game over the last 11 games without the home court advantage, 6.1 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season on the road. The Utah Jazz are expected to see a rise in plays today from being pitted against the 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 15thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 26.5% on threes (15th-weakest in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Utah Jazz have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Utah is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.4 foul shots per game this year when the Jazz are the visiting team (12th-least in the league).

As it relates to offense, the Jazz's subpar 112.7 points per game away from home places 10th-lowest in the NBA this year. The 9th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. Playing at home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup with Jusuf Nurkic when it comes to getting to the foul line lands in the 14th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting just 2.2 foul shots per game this year when they are away from home. Walker Kessler will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduce stat production across the board.

As it relates to offense, the Jazz's subpar 112.7 points per game away from home places 10th-lowest in the NBA this year. The 9th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. Playing at home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the league) against the Suns, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Lauri Markkanen will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to reduce player performance in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the league, Kevin Durant ranks in the 79th percentile for technical fouls, tallying a massive 0.1 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year. The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Utah Jazz have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Collin Sexton has sunk 47.3% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 13.5% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season. The Utah Jazz are expected to see a rise in plays today from being pitted against the 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 15thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Collin Sexton has successfully made 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made overall this year. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.4 free throws per game (27th-highest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Utah Jazz have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 0.7 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Jazz, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the league, John Collins rates in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a whopping 2.8 fouls per game away from home this year. As it relates to offense, the Jazz's subpar 112.7 points per game away from home places 10th-lowest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a tough one for threes; the opposing team's starting PFs have posted the 13th-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (29.1%). The 9th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. Playing at home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Grayson Allen has sunk 3.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's made over the course of the season when playing at home. Grayson Allen has played 32.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 88th percentile. In regard to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's superb 125.6 points per game comes in as the 2nd-best in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 2.4 threes per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Utah Jazz, branding this as a positive matchup. The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

Jusuf Nurkic has attempted 0.5 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 less than he's attempted in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Jusuf Nurkic measures in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, tallying an enormous 3.3 fouls per game this year. The number of threes hit against Walker Kessler has been very low (0.4 per game) when he is away from his home court and defending other starting Cs this year (14th percentile). The Jazz have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Over the last 5 games, their opposition has shot 34.6% on threes (8th-worst in the league) against the Suns, marking this as a tough matchup. The Utah Jazz are expected to see a rise in plays today from being pitted against the 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 15thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted just 20.4 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (5th-least in the NBA).