Buddy Hield Points - Player Prop Bet 4/9/2023

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NBA · Player Props

Buddy Hield

G · Indiana Pacers

Points

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers · Apr 9, 2023

Updated Apr 9, 2023 5:11 PM EST

Analysis

Buddy Hield Points Prop is currently Over/Under 12.5 (-110/-120).

Key Factors

Favors Over

Buddy Hield has converted 3.6 treys per game this year, ranking in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league.
Buddy Hield has tallied 30.7 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.
The Indiana Pacers have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games.
The Indiana Pacers rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Favors Under

The Indiana Pacers check in as the 9th-least efficient shooting team in the league this year.
This matchup is a good one for attempts from beyond the arc; opposing teams have averaged the 5th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (36.5).
The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Pacers.
This matchup may be a positive one for drawing fouls; when the Knicks are at home, opposing teams have attempted an enormous 24.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (6th-most in the league).
Buddy Hield will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually decreases stat production in all facets of the game.