NBA Player Props, March 17, 2023

Nikola Vucevic 12+ rebounds (-110), FanDuel

Entering play, Nikola Vucevic has eclipsed this market number in three consecutive games, with each of those three games being played against an opponent that ranks in the top 10 in rebound percentage across the last 30 days of action. Tonight, Vucevic gets a much more favorable matchup against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that ranks 24th in rebound percentage and 28th in opponent rebounds per game since February 17. In Vucevic’s last three games, he has two games with at least 24 rebound chances. Per props.cash, Vucevic has eclipsed this number in 12 of his last 17 home games – trust him to get the job done on Friday evening.

Patrick Beverley o4.5 rebounds (-145), DraftKings

In nine games since joining the Chicago Bulls, Patrick Beverley is averaging 6.9 rebounds on 10.3 rebound chances per game. In his last seven trips to the hardwood, Beverley has recorded at least nine rebound chances seven times, including four games with at least 11 rebound chances. Similar to Vucevic, Beverly has an incredibly favorable matchup this evening against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that ranks 24th in rebound percentage and 28th in opponent rebounds per game across the last month. The opportunities have been there on a consistent basis for Beverley since taking his talents to the Windy City. Expect him to hit the over once again in this spot.

Trey Murphy 15+ points (-145), BetMGM

Trey Murphy enters play having scored at least 15 points in six consecutive contests, including a 41-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 12. During the month of March, Murphy has seen a dramatic increase in his playing time, averaging 36.1 minutes per game. According to props.cash, Murphy has scored at least 15 points in 23 of 34 games this season in which he has played at least 30 minutes. He has scored at least 15 points in 15 of 16 games played this season when he has seen at least 35 minutes of playing time. Assuming he remains a regular fixture in the rotation, Murphy has an excellent opportunity to hit this mark again on Friday against the Houston Rockets, which rank 27th in defensive efficiency, 17th in opponent field goal percentage, 28th in opponent three-point percentage, and 15th in opponent free throw attempts allowed per game across the last month.