Dennis Smith Jr. Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-175/+140).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
The Cavaliers have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
Dennis Smith Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally improves stat production across the board.
Favors Under
Dennis Smith Jr. has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, placing him in the 97th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling when it comes to technicals.
The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage.
The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road, which should decrease plays for the Hornets.