Nikola Vucevic Points - Player Prop Bet 1/9/2023

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Nikola Vucevic

C · Chicago Bulls

Points

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls · Jan 9, 2023

Updated Apr 7, 2023 2:41 PM EST

Analysis

Nikola Vucevic Points Prop is currently Over/Under 15.5 (-130/+100).

Key Factors

Favors Over

Nikola Vucevic has converted 8.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 more than he's made over the course of the year away from his home court.
Nikola Vucevic has successfully made 46.0% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games on the road, 8.9% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season while playing away from home.
Nikola Vucevic has tallied 33.6 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.
The Chicago Bulls rank as the 7th-most efficient shooting team in the league away from their home court this year.
The Celtics have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the NBA to the other team this year (which also lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Favors Under

Nikola Vucevic has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league when it comes to getting T'ed up (90th percentile).
The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one for field goals; opposing clubs have totaled the 8th-least buckets per game in the league this year (42.5).
The Chicago Bulls check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on the road this year (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA since the start of last season in their home city, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Celtics.
Nikola Vucevic will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually reduces player production for all stats.