Dennis Smith Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-140/+110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dennis Smith Jr. has averaged 5.5 assists per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard.
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Bulls have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Hornets.
The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Bulls have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Dennis Smith Jr. has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (78th percentile).
Dennis Smith Jr. will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decreases player production for all stats.