RJ Barrett Assists - Player Prop Bet 1/13/2023

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RJ Barrett

F-G · New York Knicks

Assists

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks · Jan 13, 2023

Updated Apr 7, 2023 10:41 AM EST

Analysis

RJ Barrett Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-138/+112).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 3.5 @ -172 before it was bet down to 2.5 @ +112.

Key Factors

Favors Over

RJ Barrett has compiled 3.0 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category in recent days.
RJ Barrett has played 32.2 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.
The New York Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (which also produce new chances for scoring and assists).
While at home, the Wizards have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to the other team this year (which can also create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Favors Under

The New York Knicks have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
RJ Barrett will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally lowers player performance in all stat categories.