Dennis Smith Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-130/+100).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dennis Smith Jr. has totaled 5.3 assists per game on the road this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile -- one of the best in the NBA in this category.
The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on the road this year (which also lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Hornets have played at the 9th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Pacers.
Favors Under
Dennis Smith Jr. has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (91st percentile).
The Pacers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the NBA to their opposition this year (which also reduces additional chances for scoring and assists).
Dennis Smith Jr. will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally lowers stat production in all facets of the game.