Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-150/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 31.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 83rd percentile.
The Lakers have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to increase plays for the Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to technicals.
The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 25 games.
While playing at home, the Lakers have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (14.6) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to worsens stat production in all stat categories.