Bennedict Mathurin Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-150/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Bennedict Mathurin has compiled 3.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's compiled in all games this year.
The speediest pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Pacers.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pacers rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
Bennedict Mathurin will likely see a spike in effectiveness across the board as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.
Favors Under
Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 more than he's averaged overall this year.
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Indiana Pacers.
The Hornets have given up the most offensive boards per game (13.8) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).