Sam Merrill Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (-115/-115).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 1.5 @ -110 before it was bet up to 1.5 @ -115.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
The Cavaliers have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.
Sam Merrill will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves player production across the board.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 3rdworst in in the league with a mere 7.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.