Ricky Rubio Points Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (+103/-133).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has made 2.5 foul shots per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the NBA.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 10th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year while playing at home.
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.
The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a positive one for getting to the foul line; their opposition have attempted a massive 22.9 free throws per game this year (9th-most in the league).
The matchup against the Pelicans is a strong one for threes; opposing teams have posted the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (33.8%).
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has converted 34.6% of his shots from the field since the start of last season, placing him in the 6th percentile among all players in the league.
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 matchup vs. the Pelicans is a tough one for three-point attempts; opposing teams have totaled the 7th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (36.5).
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.