Ben Simmons Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (-114/-114).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 7.5 @ -130 before it was bet up to 8.5 @ -114.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Ben Simmons has put up 8.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's put up overall this year.
The Nets have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Spurs.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Ben Simmons has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.
The Brooklyn Nets rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (which will also lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
Ben Simmons will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to reduces stat production in all facets of the game.