Gordon Hayward Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+115/-160).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Gordon Hayward has averaged 4.4 assists per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- near the top of the league in this category.
Out of all players in the league, Gordon Hayward lands in the 76th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 29.0 minutes per game this year.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely see an increase in plays today from facing the 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Phoenix Suns).
Favors Under
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.
The Suns have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
Gordon Hayward will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player performance for all stats.