Malcolm Brogdon Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-130/-105).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Malcolm Brogdon has tallied 5.9 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 95th percentile.
Malcolm Brogdon has averaged 33.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 90th percentile.
The Cavaliers have allowed the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the league to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games on the road.
The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease plays for the Celtics.
The Boston Celtics rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
Malcolm Brogdon will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.