LeBron James Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (-130/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
LeBron James has averaged 6.7 assists per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- among the best in the NBA in this category.
LeBron James has played 35.8 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season, ranking in the 98th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league.
The Heat have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to raise possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.
The Miami Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
LeBron James is expected to see a decline in effectiveness for all stats due to being on the road in this game.