Darius Garland Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 7.5 (+100/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Darius Garland has compiled 6.7 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 97th percentile.
Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland registers in the 76th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 30.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year.
The most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Darius Garland ought to see an increase in performance across the board in light of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
Favors Under
The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).