Jaime Jaquez Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-130/-100).
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has compiled 5.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's compiled in all games this season.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has played 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.4 higher than he's played overall this season.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
The Miami Heat have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year.
The Miami Heat are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from facing the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).
The Heat check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is expected to suffer a reduction in effectiveness across the board due to being on the road in this contest.