Ricky Rubio Points Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-123/-104).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The matchup against the Celtics is a tough one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing teams this year (103.9).
The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Ricky Rubio has sunk 2.2 free throws per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the league.
The matchup against the Celtics may be a challenging one for getting to the free throw line; the other team have attempted a mere 17.9 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA).
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has successfully made 33.6% of his shots from the field while on the road this year, putting him in the 11th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
Ricky Rubio has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (82nd percentile).
The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage.
The Celtics have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Cavaliers.