LeBron James Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-140/+110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
LeBron James has posted 6.7 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 97th percentile.
LeBron James has played 34.8 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA this year.
The Grizzlies have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Grizzlies have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.0) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).