Ricky Rubio Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (+135/-165).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has put up 5.2 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.1 higher than he's put up in all games this season on the road.
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).
Favors Under
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 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.
With the home court advantage, the Celtics have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
Ricky Rubio will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers stat production in all stat categories.