Max Strus Points Prop is currently Over/Under 9.5 (-110/-120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Max Strus has converted 2.1 three-point shots per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league.
In regard to scoring, the Cavaliers's excellent 121.8 points per game as the home team rates strongest in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the league over the last 25 games playing at home.
The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in plays today from facing the 5th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks).
Max Strus will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player production in all stat categories.
Favors Under
The matchup vs. the Mavericks is a tough one; they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 15 games (11.4).
Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 6thworst in in the league on their home court with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.
In comparison to last year's 1.0 rate, Max Strus's free throws drained have been reduced this year to 0.2 per game.
The matchup vs. Dallas is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted just 1.6 free throws per game this year when the Mavericks are away from home (2nd-least in the NBA).