Max Strus Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-244/+183).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Celtics have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
Max Strus will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player performance in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
Max Strus has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 higher than he's been called for over the course of the season.
The Miami Heat have played at the slowest pace in the league this year.
The Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should reduce plays for the Heat.
The Miami Heat have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).