Cole Anthony Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-160/+124).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Cole Anthony has posted 3.6 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard in recent games.
The Magic have played at the 6th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home.
The Boston Celtics have given up the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Out of all players in the NBA, Cole Anthony rates in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 3.0 fouls per game while playing on the road this year.
The Celtics have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should reduce possessions for the Magic.
The Magic check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Cole Anthony will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally reduces player production in all facets of the game.