D'Angelo Russell Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-142/+112).
Key Factors
Favors Over
D'Angelo Russell has totaled 5.8 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile.
D'Angelo Russell has averaged 29.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 79th percentile.
The 3rd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Lakers.
D'Angelo Russell will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production for all stats.
Favors Under
Among all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell comes in at the 75th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a monstrous 2.4 fouls per game this year.
The Lakers will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers).
The Lakers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).