Austin Reaves Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-150/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Austin Reaves has compiled 6.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's compiled over the course of the year.
The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.
The Knicks have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Austin Reaves stands to see a rise in productivity for all stats considering enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
Favors Under
The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Lakers.
The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).