Question 1

Who leads the NBA in points + assists combined in 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

The current NBA points + assists leader for 2025-26 is shown at rank #1 in the leaderboard above. The full rankings are updated daily after every completed game. Click any player\'s name to view their Statz profile — game logs, prop hit rates and active streaks are all available.

Question 2

When is a Pts+Ast prop better value than individual stats?

Accepted Answer

Pts+Ast props offer better value when: (1) the line is near the player's natural combined average, (2) one category (e.g. assists) has a reliable floor even on cold shooting nights, or (3) the market has not adjusted to a player's expanded offensive role. Pts+Ast is most reliable for high-usage point guards whose assists volume stays consistent regardless of shooting performance — a cold-shooting point guard often generates more assists to compensate.

Question 3

How does team pace affect Pts+Ast combined props?

Accepted Answer

Pace is the primary driver of both points and assists totals for ball-dominant players. Faster games (100+ possessions) create more scoring and playmaking opportunities per 48 minutes. For Pts+Ast props in high-paced matchups, look for cases where the combined line has not been adjusted upward despite the pace advantage — particularly when both teams play at an elevated tempo. Check the Statz player page for pace-adjusted game logs.

Question 4

What role does assist rate play in Pts+Ast prop research?

Accepted Answer

Assist rate (AST%) measures what percentage of a player's team's made baskets they assisted while on the floor. Players with 30%+ AST% generate assists on nearly one in three team buckets — producing 8–12 APG in a full game. For Pts+Ast props, a player with a high and stable AST% paired with their scoring average gives a reliable combined floor. Track AST% trends via game logs on their Statz player page.

Rank	Player	Team	GP	Pts+Ast
1	Luka Doncic	LAL	64	41.8
2	Nikola Jokic	DEN	65	38.4
3	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	OKC	68	37.7
4	Tyrese Maxey	PHI	70	34.9
5	Jaylen Brown	PHI	71	33.8
6	Cade Cunningham	DET	64	33.8
7	Donovan Mitchell	CLE	70	33.6
8	JB Jalen Brunson	NYK	74	32.8
9	Anthony Edwards	MIN	61	32.5
10	Jamal Murray	DEN	75	32.5
11	Devin Booker	PHX	64	32.1
12	James Harden	CLE	70	31.6
13	Kawhi Leonard	TOR	65	31.5
14	Deni Avdija	POR	66	30.9
15	Kevin Durant	HOU	78	30.8
16	Jalen Johnson	ATL	72	30.4
17	VW Victor Wembanyama	SAS	64	28.1
18	LeBron James	PHI	60	28.1
19	Pascal Siakam	IND	62	27.8
20	Paolo Banchero	ORL	72	27.4
21	LaMelo Ball	MIN	72	27.2
22	Alperen Sengun	HOU	72	26.6
23	Julius Randle	BKN	79	26.1
24	Cooper Flagg	DAL	70	25.5
25	TM Trey Murphy III	NOP	66	25.3

Pts+Ast Leaders