Best NBA player props: Lauri Markkanen vs Dallas Mavericks for Nov. 14 | Betting tips and more
Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz host Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Markkanen and Co. are still looking to find their stride roughly three weeks into the regular season. After starting 0-6, the Jazz are 2-2 in their last four games.
The “Finnisher” opened the season with a 35-point display against the Memphis Grizzlies, but has struggled since. He averaged 23.2 points per game last season and shot 48.0%. In seven games, he is at 16.7 PPG on a 38.9% clip.
Markkanen is still one of Utah’s best players. If he plays well against the Mavericks, the Jazz have a better chance to win the game.
Lauri Markkanen player props and betting tips
Points 20.5 (Over -105 / Under -110)
Lauri Markkanen has scored over 20 points just once this season. Additionally, the Jazz will take on the Mavericks, which have the 10th-best defensive rating in the NBA. Fans might want to consider betting under Markkanen's points prop.
Rebounds 7.5 (Over -135 / Under +110)
The 2022-23 Most Improved Player of the Year winner averages 6.3 rebounds per game, down from last season’s 8.2 RPG. Markkanen is behind Walker Kessler and John Collins in that department this season. Against the Mavs, he might not top his rebounds prop on Thursday.
Steals 0.5 (Over -169 / Under +130)
Markkanen averages 0.7 steals per game but has bumped it to 1.3 SPG this month. He has a good chance of getting a swipe against Dallas. Fans might want to consider betting over his steals prop.
Blocks 0.5 (Over +325 / Under -476)
Markkanen has not recorded a block this season. Against the Mavericks, who make lobs a big part of their game, the former All-Star could finally go over on Thursday.
3-pointers made 2.5 (Over -115 / Under -111)
Lauri Markkanen averages 5.4 3-point attempts this season compared to 8.0 during the 2023-24 campaign. The Finland international, however, has improved his accuracy from 39.9% last season to 42.1%.
The Dallas Mavericks allow 34.2% from deep this season, which is the sixth-best in the NBA. They could stop Markkanen from hitting over three 3-pointers on Thursday.
Lauri Markkanen stats vs. Dallas Mavericks
In 14 games versus the Dallas Mavericks, Markkanen has averaged 22.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.