Gary Payton II Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-152/+116).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Gary Payton II has committed 1.0 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 16th percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling.
The Golden State Warriors have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year.
The Lakers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to more plays for the Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
Gary Payton II will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increases stat production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
Gary Payton II has tallied 0.7 assists per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 23rd percentile -- one of the worst in the NBA in this category.
The Lakers have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (15.2) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).