Desmond Bane Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (+120/-150).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Desmond Bane has tallied 2.7 assists per game this year on the road, placing him among the best in the NBA by this standard recently: 77th percentile.
Desmond Bane has averaged 37.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 5.7 more than he's averaged overall this season on the road.
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
The Heat have given up the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Desmond Bane has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA (84th percentile).
The Heat have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Grizzlies.
Desmond Bane will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually decreases stat production across the board.