Nick Richards Assists - Player Prop Bet 12/26/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Nick Richards

C · Charlotte Hornets

Assists

LA Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets · Dec 26, 2023

Updated Dec 26, 2023 10:33 PM EST

Analysis

Nick Richards Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-185/+145).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 0.5 @ -180 before it was bet up to 0.5 @ -185.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Nick Richards has been on the court for 27.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year.
The Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Favors Under

Nick Richards has compiled 0.4 assists per game on the road this year, placing him in the 19th percentile -- among the worst in the league by this metric.
Among all players in the NBA, Nick Richards comes in at the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, logging a massive 2.6 fouls per game this year.
The Hornets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games.
The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease possessions for the Charlotte Hornets.
With the home court advantage, the LA Clippers have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.5) in the league to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).