Kris Murray Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (+145/-190).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Kris Murray has tallied 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 16.7 more than he's tallied overall this season.
The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has captured 10.3 offensive boards per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (losing possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus chances for offense).
Favors Under
Kris Murray has averaged 0.6 assists per game away from home this year, putting him in the 23rd percentile -- among the worst in the NBA in this category.
Kris Murray has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's tallied over the course of the year.
The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games.
The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Trail Blazers.
Kris Murray will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally lowers player production for all stats.