Michael Porter Jr. Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-180/+145).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 2.7 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this metric over this stretch.
Michael Porter Jr. has played 35.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 94th percentile.
The Nuggets have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league this year.
The Cavaliers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should raise opportunities for the Nuggets.
Favors Under
Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. lands in the 75th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a colossal 2.3 fouls per game when playing on the road this year.
The Nuggets rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
Michael Porter Jr. figures to suffer a drop-off in performance in all stat categories considering being on the road in this contest.