Deandre Ayton Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-115/-115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Lakers have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should boost possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 6thbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year.
Deandre Ayton will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts player performance across the board.
Favors Under
Among all players in the league, Deandre Ayton ranks in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.9 fouls per game while at home this year.
The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the league at home this year.
On the road, the Lakers have allowed the 6th-most offensive boards per game (11.3) in the NBA to opposing squads since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).