Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-150/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Out of all players in the league, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope measures in the 89th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.5 minutes per game this year.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 15.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
Favors Under
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game on the road this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled when it comes to getting T'ed up.
The Nuggets have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year.
The Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should reduce opportunities for the Nuggets.
The Phoenix Suns have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (12.1) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally worsens player performance in all stat categories.