Josh Richardson Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-175/+140).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Josh Richardson has tallied 3.2 assists per game this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric in recent games.
The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road (which can also produce new chances for scoring and assists).
The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road.
The Spurs have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Lakers.
Favors Under
The Lakers have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (14.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Josh Richardson will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling tends to worsens player production for all stats.