Ricky Rubio Points Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+100).
Key Factors
Favors Over
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).
The matchup vs. the Hawks may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted a lowly 20.0 foul shots per game over the last 20 games when the Hawks are at home (2nd-least in the NBA).
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has converted a measly 1.9 baskets per game this year, significantly less than his 4.4 rate last year.
Ricky Rubio has sunk just 23.3% of his 3-point attempts this year, significantly lower than his 33.3 mark last year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year.
The matchup against the Hawks is a strong one; they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (122.1).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year.