Onyeka Okongwu Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+140/-170).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 1.5 @ +145 before it was bet up to 1.5 @ +140.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
The 5th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 9th-fastest pace offense in the league this year (the Sacramento Kings).
The Hawks have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Onyeka Okongwu ought to see a rise in efficiency in all stat categories on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Among all players in the NBA, Onyeka Okongwu registers in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 2.9 fouls per game since the start of last season.