CJ McCollum Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-120/-120).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 5.5 @ -110 before it was bet up to 5.5 @ -120.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
CJ McCollum has averaged 5.6 assists per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's averaged in all games this year.
CJ McCollum has played 39.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.3 more than he's played in all games this season.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.
The Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Trail Blazers).
The Pelicans have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
CJ McCollum will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually worsens stat production in all stat categories.