Max Strus Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-162/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Max Strus has played 34.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 93rd percentile.
The Cavaliers check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Max Strus will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally raises player production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
Max Strus has averaged 3.9 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's averaged overall this year.
The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games.
The Rockets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
When playing away from home, the Rockets have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).