Jalen Brunson Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-115/-125).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Jalen Brunson has compiled 5.6 assists per game while at home this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile -- among the best in the NBA in this category.
Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson lands in the 97th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 34.9 minutes per game this year.
The New York Knicks have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson places in the 76th percentile for technical fouls, registering a monstrous 0.1 fouls per game when playing away from home this year.
The most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Knicks.
The Knicks are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the 7th-most sluggish pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics).
Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing teams have secured 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (8th-most in the league) against the Boston Celtics (preserving possessions that can bring about bonus chances for offense).
Jalen Brunson will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lower player production in all stat categories.