Desmond Bane Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-165/+135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Desmond Bane has averaged 35.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.6 more than he's averaged over the course of the season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games.
The Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
Desmond Bane will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally boosts player production for all stats.
Favors Under
Desmond Bane has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 0.1 more than he's accumulated over the course of the season at home.
The Lakers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).