Austin Reaves Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-137/-137).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Austin Reaves has totaled 5.1 assists per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric over this stretch of games.
Austin Reaves has averaged 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 4.5 higher than he's averaged overall this year on the road.
The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.
This year, opposing teams have brought down 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (losing possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).
Favors Under
The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the league in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 8.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Austin Reaves will likely see a decline in production in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this game.