Michael Porter Jr. Assists - Player Prop Bet 1/9/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Michael Porter Jr.

F · Denver Nuggets

Assists

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers · Jan 9, 2023

Updated Apr 7, 2023 10:41 AM EST

Analysis

Michael Porter Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+144/-189).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 1.5 @ +146 before it was bet up to 1.5 @ +144.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The Nuggets have played at the fastest pace in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr. will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually raises player performance in all facets of the game.

Favors Under

Michael Porter Jr. has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league (77th percentile).
On the road, the Lakers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (which also reduces additional [OPPORTUNITIES_CHANCES] for scoring and assists).
The Denver Nuggets rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (which will also lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
The Denver Nuggets have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the league this year.