Ben Simmons Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ben Simmons has tallied 6.4 assists per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric.
At home, the Cavaliers have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
Ben Simmons ought to see a rise in efficiency across the board in light of holding the home court advantage in this contest.
Favors Under
Ben Simmons has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.
The 6th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Nets.
The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Cavaliers).
Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Brooklyn Nets rank 2ndworst in in the league with only 8.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.