Mike Conley Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (+105/-135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Mike Conley has totaled a terrific 6.7 assists per game this season, a significant increase from his 5.3 assists per game last season.
Mike Conley has been on the court for 29.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 78th percentile.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA while on their home court this year.
When playing away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (7.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Mike Conley will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually improves player production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).