Deandre Ayton Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-170/+140).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Deandre Ayton has played 32.2 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.
Deandre Ayton has averaged a mere 2.0 personal fouls per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 2.9 fouls per game last year.
The Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
Deandre Ayton will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player performance across the board.
Favors Under
The 6th-most lethargic pace home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.