Dennis Smith Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dennis Smith Jr. has posted 3.9 assists per game at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric.
The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
The Jazz have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (5.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Dennis Smith Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increases player production across the board.
Favors Under
Dennis Smith Jr. has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling when it comes to getting T'ed up.
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.
The Jazz have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Hornets.