Sam Merrill Rebounds Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (+125/-180).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Sam Merrill has tallied 1.1 defensive rebounds per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 23rd percentile -- one of the worst in the league by this standard.
The Cavaliers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-most sluggish tempo home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets).
Sam Merrill is expected to suffer a drop-off in production for all stats in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.