Ja Morant Assists - Player Prop Bet 2/1/2023

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Ja Morant

G · Memphis Grizzlies

Assists

Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers · Feb 1, 2023

Updated Apr 7, 2023 10:41 AM EST

Analysis

Ja Morant Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 9.5 (-115/-120).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 9.5 @ +105 before it was bet down to 9.5 @ -120.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Ja Morant has compiled 10.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he's compiled overall this year.
Ja Morant has tallied 36.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he's tallied overall this year.
The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.
While playing away from home, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 10th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Favors Under

Ja Morant has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league when it comes to technicals (97th percentile).
The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Grizzlies.