Ricky Rubio Points Prop is currently Over/Under 9.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league while on their home court this year.
The Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games away from their home city, which ought to raise plays for the Cavaliers.
Ricky Rubio has converted 93.3% of his free throws over the last 15 games, 16.1% more than he's made over the course of the season.
Ricky Rubio will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to raises stat production across the board.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has sunk 35.7% of his field goals this year, ranking him in the 9th percentile out of all players in the league.
Ricky Rubio has played a mere 16.3 minutes per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 28.1 minutes per game last year.
The matchup against the Hornets is a difficult one for threes; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 11th-least treys per game in the league this year (1.9).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).