I'm fading Nikola Vucevic for a different reason than PropStarz: I believe he's traded by tomorrow's deadline. Vooch I mean, although Alex would probably bring back more in a deal. So that could mean Vucevic doesn't play at all tonight, which would mean no-harm, no-foul; could be pulled during the game if a deal is done (has happened before); or he's simply distracted by all the noise. Perhaps that's partly why Vooch didn't play well last night. And there's another benefit: No way the Bulls allow him to play massive minutes in the second of a B2B with a potential trade percolating. And finally, Minnesota is a terrific defensive team led by Rudy Gobert.

Nikola Vucevic is in the midst of a very strong season despite this being year 14 for the Montenegrin big man. I feel like a broken record but regression is coming, or perhaps its already here, and Vooch is very unlikely to maintain his current efficiency and scoring production. This is also a tough matchup against the Timberwolves who rank 6th in Defensive Efficiency, while playing at the 5th slowest pace. Additionally, Minnesota is very tough on opposing Centers surrendering the sixth fewest points to the position. Lastly there is some significant blowout risk here with Chicago checking in as 11.5 point underdogs.