Austin Reaves Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (+110/-140).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Austin Reaves has compiled 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's compiled in all games this season.
Austin Reaves has tallied 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Timberwolves have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Lakers.
Austin Reaves will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increases player performance in all stat categories.
Favors Under
Austin Reaves has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 0.2 higher than he's committed overall this season at home.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Timberwolves have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (13.4) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).