Ricky Rubio Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (+105/-135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has tallied 6.2 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 96th percentile.
The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to more plays for the Grizzlies.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, placing him among the most-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (78th percentile).
The Grizzlies have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year while playing at home (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (which also reduces additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year.
Ricky Rubio will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to worsens player production in all stat categories.