Dennis Smith Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (+100/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dennis Smith Jr. has totaled 5.0 assists per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- among the league's best in this category.
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Charlotte Hornets have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Celtics have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Hornets.
Dennis Smith Jr. will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces stat production for all stats.