Gary Payton II Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-160/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Gary Payton II has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking in the 16th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled.
The Golden State Warriors have played at the fastest pace in the league this year.
The Lakers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the league this year, which should boost plays for the Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).
Gary Payton II will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to improves player production in all stat categories.
Favors Under
Gary Payton II has compiled 0.5 assists per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 13th percentile -- among the NBA's worst by this standard.
The Lakers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (14.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).