Kevin Durant Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (+130/-160).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Kevin Durant has averaged 31.3 minutes per game while on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 88th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.
Kevin Durant has committed 0.3 personal fouls per game on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 9th percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling.
The Phoenix Suns have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Nuggets have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.1) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
Kevin Durant will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually improves player performance for all stats.
Favors Under
Kevin Durant has totaled just 5.0 assists per game this year, quite a bit less than his 6.5 assists per game last year.
The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Suns.