Cole Anthony Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-149/+115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Cole Anthony has posted 3.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's posted over the course of the season.
The Magic check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Cole Anthony will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boost player performance for all stats.
Favors Under
Cole Anthony has been on the court for a mere 11.0 minutes per game this year, significantly lower than his 21.8 minutes per game last year.
The 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Magic.
The Heat have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Magic.