RJ Barrett Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-115/-115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
RJ Barrett has totaled 3.1 assists per game this year at home, putting him among the league leaders by this standard over this stretch: 78th percentile.
RJ Barrett has averaged 34.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 93rd percentile.
The New York Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (which can also provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Knicks have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the league away from their home court this year, which should increase possessions for the Lakers.
RJ Barrett will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally increases player production for all stats.
Favors Under
RJ Barrett has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (78th percentile).
The Lakers have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.