Ben Simmons Points Prop is currently Over/Under 7.5 (-110/-120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ben Simmons has notched 9.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he's notched in all games this season.
Ben Simmons has been on the court for 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season.
The matchup vs. Orlando is a strong one for three-point shots; when the Orlando Magic are at home, opposing starting PGs have posted the 6th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (42.3%).
The Nets rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Ben Simmons has converted 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's made overall this season.
Favors Under
Ben Simmons has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (76th percentile).
The Brooklyn Nets rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 25 games.
The Magic have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Nets.
This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.