Ricky Rubio Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-111/-116).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has posted 6.3 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 96th percentile.
The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year on the road, which should lead to more possessions for the Pelicans.
Ricky Rubio will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increases player performance in all stat categories.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league when it comes to technicals (83rd percentile).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year while playing at home (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year.