Ricky Rubio Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (+105/-135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has posted 4.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's posted over the course of the season.
The Grizzlies have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should raise opportunities for the Cavaliers.
Ricky Rubio will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to raises stat production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has been on the court for just 14.9 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 28.1 minutes per game last year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
The Grizzlies have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).