Deandre Ayton Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-135/+105).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Deandre Ayton has posted 2.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's posted overall this season.
Deandre Ayton has tallied 29.9 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.
The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).
Deandre Ayton will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player production in all facets of the game.