Mike Conley (MIN) o4.5 Assists (-135)

The veteran point guard has been currently averaging 6.89 assists per game, showcasing his playmaking abilities and his knack for setting up his teammates for success. When breaking it down further, Conley's home and away splits are quite consistent, with 6.81 assists per game at home and 6.94 assists per game on the road. This means that regardless of the venue, Conley is a reliable source of assists.

Taking a closer look at his recent performances, Conley has had more than 4.5 assists in 47 games this season, while only falling short in 14 games. Over the last 20 games, he's averaged 5.45 assists, surpassing the 4.5 mark in 11 of those contests. While his averages over the last 10 and 5 games are slightly lower at 4.9 and 5.0 assists respectively, it's important to consider the context of those games and the opponents faced.

In fact, Conley's previous encounter with the Phoenix Suns should provide a boost of confidence for those looking to take the over on his assists. In that matchup, Conley dished out a whopping 10 assists, doubling the current line of 4.5. This demonstrates that Conley is capable of exploiting the Suns' defensive schemes and finding his teammates for open shots and easy buckets.

Now, it's worth noting that trends can change, and past performance is not a guaranteed indicator of future success. However, the combination of Conley's season averages, recent performances, and his previous showing against the Suns make a compelling case for taking the over on his assists.