Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-159/+122).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 30.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.
The Denver Nuggets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raises stat production across the board.
Favors Under
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling when it comes to technicals.
The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home.
The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).