Pascal Siakam Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-135/+100).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Pascal Siakam has tallied 4.6 assists per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 89th percentile -- among the best in the NBA in this category.
Out of all players in the league, Pascal Siakam lands in the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 33.9 minutes per game while playing on the road this year.
The Raptors have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games.
The Raptors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
Away from their home court, the Knicks have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Pascal Siakam has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 0.1 technicals per game last year.
The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Raptors.
Pascal Siakam will likely see a decline in performance for all stats considering being on the road in this matchup.