Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction: Can Nikola Vucevic Shine Against the Warriors?
The Golden State Warriors travel to Chicago tonight to take on the Bulls. Can Nikola Vucevic shine against the Warriors? Hollywood Picks provides his best bets for the game.
Hollywood Picks - January 12, 2024, 3:48 PM EST
5 minGolden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction: Can Nikola Vucevic Shine Against the Warriors?
The Bulls get back Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine after being injured for the past few weeks so this should be a pretty competitive game. In the past, Nikola Vucevic has been dominate against the Warriors and we'll be targeting him tonight.
Warriors vs. Bulls Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 12, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction
Vucevic has cleared his assists line in 14 out of 18 games played at home this season with playing at least 30 minutes. He also has a 100% hit rate in his last five games. The spread is 3.5 and both teams are coming off a day of rest so minutes shouldn't be a concern tonight. Tonight Vucevic gets a favorable matchup against Golden State.
The Warriors are tied for the highest assists allowed to opposing centers. They lack size and will have to send help on Vucevic's post-ups, giving him opportunities to playmake. He is a willing passer and has averaged six potential assists a game this season. As a member of the Bulls, Vucevic has cleared this line against the warriors three out of four times, including games where he had six, five, and four assists.
As a member of the Bulls he is over this line in four out of four games against the Warriors, including a 43 point game in their most recent matchup this season. He's also over this line in both of his games since being put back into the starting lineup post-injury with 18 and 21 point games. He's also taken 17 and 18 shots his past two games so the shot volume will definitely be there. Just like i mentioned in the write-up above, it's a good matchup for him. Jonas Valanciunas just gave the Warriors 21 points in 21 minutes. Their lack of size just makes it difficult to slow down guys with a strong post presence and Draymond Green is once again not playing.
Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls Picks
Nikola Vucevic Over 17.5 Points (-115) click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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