Sam Merrill Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-105/-125).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 0.5 @ +100 before it was bet up to 0.5 @ -105.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
Sam Merrill has compiled 0.8 steals per game over the last 5 games, 0.5 higher than he's compiled in all games this year.
Sam Merrill figures to see a spike in productivity across the board due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
The 2nd-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a decline in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics).