CJ McCollum Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-125/-105).
Key Factors
Favors Over
CJ McCollum has put up 3.6 assists per game this year on the road, ranking him among the NBA's hottest by this metric in recent games: 83rd percentile.
CJ McCollum has been on the court for 33.7 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 91st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.
The 5th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.
The Pelicans have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum comes in at the 81st percentile for personal fouls, posting a whopping 2.4 fouls per game this year.
The Pelicans are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Charlotte Hornets).
CJ McCollum should see a decline in effectiveness for all stats in light of playing away from home in this game.