Max Strus Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-123/-105).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Max Strus has played 29.3 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.2 higher than he's played over the course of the season.
The Miami Heat check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Knicks have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Max Strus will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally boosts player production across the board.
Favors Under
Max Strus has committed 4.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's committed overall this year.
The Miami Heat have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home city this year, which should reduce plays for the Heat.