Marcus Smart Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-210/+160).
The money has been on the Under as it opened 0.5 @ +175 before it was bet down to 0.5 @ +160.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Wizards.
The Toronto Raptors have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase plays for the Washington Wizards.
Marcus Smart is expected to see a rise in productivity across the board due to holding the home court advantage in this game.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Marcus Smart has compiled a mere 1.2 steals per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 2.1 steals per game last season.
In contrast to last season's 30.2 rate, Marcus Smart's playing time has tailed off this season to 20.5 minutes per game.