Jusuf Nurkic Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-190/+135).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 2.5 @ -110 before it was bet up to 2.5 @ -190.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Jusuf Nurkic has put up 3.4 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's put up over the course of the season.
The Charlotte Hornets will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 6th-quickest pace offense in the league this year (the Cavaliers).
The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).
Jusuf Nurkic will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production in all facets of the game.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Out of all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic lands in the 96th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.9 fouls per game this year.
The 5th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Charlotte Hornets.