Ricky Rubio Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-145/+115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has tallied 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's tallied overall this season.
The Heat have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (8.7) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (which can also create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Ricky Rubio will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raises player production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has tallied a mere 14.6 minutes per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 28.1 minutes per game last season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home (which also eliminates additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year.
The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league this year, which should decrease possessions for the Heat.