D'Angelo Russell Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-110/-120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
D'Angelo Russell has averaged 6.1 assists per game playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 95th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard.
Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell places in the 88th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 33.0 minutes per game on his home court this year.
Favors Under
D'Angelo Russell has been called for 0.4 technical fouls per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 0.1 technicals per game last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.
The Phoenix Suns have played at the 10th-slowest pace in the NBA in their home city this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
The Phoenix Suns have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).