Desmond Bane Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-145/+115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Desmond Bane has totaled 5.4 assists per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 1.1 more than he's totaled in all games this year on the road.
Desmond Bane has been on the court for 31.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 84th percentile.
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage.
The Lakers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to boost plays for the Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Desmond Bane has averaged 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's averaged overall this season.
The Lakers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
Desmond Bane will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road usually lowers player production in all stat categories.