Austin Reaves Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-155/+125).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Austin Reaves has averaged 6.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's averaged over the course of the year.
Austin Reaves has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 higher than he's played over the course of the year.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league when playing away from home this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Rockets have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games in their home city, which should reduce plays for the Lakers.
While playing at home, the Rockets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Austin Reaves will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens player performance across the board.