RJ Barrett Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
RJ Barrett has tallied 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.6 more than he's tallied in all games this season on the road.
RJ Barrett has tallied 32.7 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.
The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
The Cavaliers have given up the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games while on the road.
The Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace in the league this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Knicks.
RJ Barrett will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces player production across the board.