Jusuf Nurkic Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-160/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 3.4 assists per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 1.1 more than he's tallied in all games this season on the road.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Favors Under
Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (92nd percentile).
The 9th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Charlotte Hornets.
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo offense in the league this year (the Boston Celtics).
Jusuf Nurkic will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually lowers player production in all facets of the game.