Nikola Jovic Points Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Among all players in the league, Nikola Jovic lands in the 89th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a terrific 39.7% rate since the start of last season.
The matchup vs. New York is a favorable one for threes; when the New York Knicks are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have compiled the 2nd-highest three rate in the league this year (47.7%).
Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 5.2 free throws per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.
Nikola Jovic ought to get a boost in production across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
Favors Under
Nikola Jovic has successfully made 40.0% of his shots from the field while at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 19th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
The 2nd-slowest pace team in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Miami Heat.
The Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA since the start of last season, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Miami Heat.
The Miami Heat have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).