Nikola Vucevic Made 3 Point Shots Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+130/-166).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Out of all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic rates in the 91st percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.8 minutes per game this year.
The Chicago Bulls check in as the most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games away from their home court as it relates to three-point attempts.
The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games at home, which should increase plays for the Chicago Bulls.
This year when they are on the road, opposing squads have nabbed 9.1 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense).
Nikola Vucevic will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts stat production in all facets of the game.
Favors Under
Nikola Vucevic has missed 2.9 three-pointers per game this season, quite a bit more than his 2.5 mark last season.
Nikola Vucevic has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.2 fouls per game last year.
The matchup vs. New Orleans is a tough one for 3-point shots; when the New Orleans Pelicans are on the road, opposing starting Cs have shot for the 13th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (18.9%).
The most lethargic pace home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Bulls.
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA when playing away from home with a mere 10.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.