Nikola Vucevic Points Prop is currently Over/Under 18.5 (+100/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Nikola Vucevic has made 9.1 field goals per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's put through the net over the course of the season while playing on the road.
Nikola Vucevic has tallied 34.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 93rd percentile.
The matchup vs. Wendell Carter Jr. is a positive one for shots from the field; when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have made a colossal 66.2% of their field goal attempts (100th percentile).
While at home, the Orlando Magic have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.5) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Relative to last season's 81.2% clip, Nikola Vucevic's free-throw efficiency has spiked this season to 90.7%.
Favors Under
Nikola Vucevic has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (85th percentile).
The Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year.
The Magic have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games at home, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Chicago Bulls.
Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Nikola Vucevic will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city tends to worsen stat production for all stats.