Ricky Rubio Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-119/-109).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has totaled 3.8 assists per game this year on the road, putting him among the NBA's leaders by this metric in recent games: 84th percentile.
The Hawks have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to increase possessions for the Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Hawks have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year.
Ricky Rubio will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally lowers stat production across the board.