Walker Kessler Assists Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-213/+160).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Magic have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Jazz.
The Utah Jazz check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Walker Kessler has put up 0.8 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 21st percentile.
Walker Kessler has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (77th percentile).
The Utah Jazz have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
While on their home court, the Magic have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
Walker Kessler will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.