Jamal Murray Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-110/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Jamal Murray has tallied 5.4 assists per game this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this standard recently.
Jamal Murray has played 31.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 82nd percentile.
The Nuggets have played at the fastest pace in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers.
Jamal Murray will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player production across the board.
Favors Under
Jamal Murray has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year.
On the road, the Lakers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (which also reduces additional [OPPORTUNITIES_CHANCES] for scoring and assists).
The Denver Nuggets rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (which will also lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
The Denver Nuggets have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the league this year.