Dennis Smith Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (+104/-142).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Dennis Smith Jr. has compiled 4.3 assists per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this metric.
The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Dennis Smith Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally improves player production across the board.
Favors Under
Among all players in the league, Dennis Smith Jr. rates in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.2 fouls per game this year.
The 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Brooklyn Nets.
The 76ers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased plays for the Brooklyn Nets.
Over the last 25 games, their opposition has come down with 11.3 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers (retaining possessions that can generate added opportunities for offense).