Keita Bates-Diop Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-160/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Keita Bates-Diop has tallied a terrific 23.0 minutes per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 21.1 minutes per game last year.
The Jazz have played at the 8th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase possessions for the Suns.
The Suns have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Keita Bates-Diop has accumulated 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's accumulated in all games this season on the road.
The Phoenix Suns have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing away from home.
Since the start of last season, opposing clubs have brought down 11.3 offensive boards per game (7th-most in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz (continuing possessions that can lead to additional chances for offense).
Keita Bates-Diop will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance for all stats.