Michael Porter Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-200/+150).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Michael Porter Jr. has totaled 2.6 assists per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 1.3 more than he's totaled over the course of the year on the road.
Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 5.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the year on the road.
The Denver Nuggets have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Suns have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Nuggets.
On their home court, the Suns have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (13.1) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Michael Porter Jr. will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces player production in all facets of the game.