Nikola Jovic Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-154/+112).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Nikola Jovic has totaled 3.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's totaled over the course of the year.
Nikola Jovic has been on the court for 27.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.0 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year.
The Heat will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).
Favors Under
The 3rd-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Heat.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Miami Heat grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
Nikola Jovic will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.