Max Strus Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-190/+145).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 0.5 @ -180 before it was bet up to 0.5 @ -190.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Max Strus has posted a terrific 1.0 steals per game this season, significantly higher than his 0.5 steals per game last season.
In comparison to last season's 27.9 clip, Max Strus's playing time has surged this season to 34.2 minutes per game.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Max Strus has committed 2.9 personal fouls per game this season, significantly more than his 2.1 fouls per game last season.
The 4th-most lethargic tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Boston Celtics).
Max Strus will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.