Ausar Thompson Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-157/+114).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ausar Thompson has put up 2.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's put up over the course of the year.
Ausar Thompson has averaged 32.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.0 higher than he's averaged overall this season.
The 5th-quickest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, opposing teams have snagged 9.3 offensive boards per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Magic (diminishing possessions that could otherwise lead to more chances for offense).
Favors Under
Among all players in the league, Ausar Thompson ranks in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.8 fouls per game this year.
The Pistons will likely see a decline in plays in this game from competing against the most lethargic tempo home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Magic).
Ausar Thompson will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually lowers player production in all stat categories.