Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Assists - Player Prop Bet 12/28/2023

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

G · Denver Nuggets

Assists

Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies · Dec 28, 2023

Updated Dec 28, 2023 8:39 PM EST

Analysis

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (+140/-180).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 2.5 @ -174 before it was bet down to 2.5 @ -180.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 32.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 85th percentile.
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Denver Nuggets.
The Nuggets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Memphis Grizzlies have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.6) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to increase player performance for all stats.

Favors Under

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (80th percentile).
The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year.