Miami @ Chicago Picks & Props

The matchup against Chicago is a challenging one; when the Bulls are on their home court, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SGs this year (12.9). The Heat have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA while on the road this year. The Heat will likely see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo away team in the league this year (the Bulls). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 6thworst in in the league playing at home with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 13.6 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls (retaining possessions that can generate additional chances for offense).

In regard to three-point shots, the Miami Heat's terrific 36.2% rate of made threes when playing at home ranks 5th-most in the NBA over the last 7 games. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing clubs have totaled 85.5 field goal attempts per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Bulls, creating a difficult matchup.

The Heat have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA while on the road this year. The Heat will likely see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo away team in the league this year (the Bulls). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 6thworst in in the league playing at home with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 13.6 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls (retaining possessions that can generate additional chances for offense). Jimmy Butler figures to suffer a reduction in production for all stats due to playing away from hom in this game.

Compared to last year's 1.9 clip, Kyle Lowry's 3-pointers hit have spiked this year to 2.3 per game. In regard to three-point shots, the Miami Heat's terrific 36.2% rate of made threes when playing at home ranks 5th-most in the NBA over the last 7 games. In contrast to last season's 88.8% clip, Kyle Lowry's foul-shot ability has jumped this season to 100.0%.

Coby White has attempted 12.4 field goals per game this year, a big improvement over his 7.6 mark last year. Relative to last year's 4.4 rate, Coby White's 3-point attempts have spiked this year to 6.1 per game. In comparison to last season's 22.4 mark, Coby White's playing time has increased this season to 32.9 minutes per game. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.1 free throws per game (25th-most in the league) against the Heat, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

The matchup vs. the Heat is a hard one for shot attempts from the field; opposing teams have totaled the 6th-least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (86.5). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have attempted 19.6 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Heat, making it tough to draw fouls. Patrick Williams figures to see a rise in efficiency across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

The matchup vs. the Heat is a hard one for shot attempts from the field; opposing teams have totaled the 6th-least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (86.5). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. Torrey Craig has converted an impressive 100.0% of his free throw attempts this season, a significant increase from his 75.4 mark last season. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have attempted 19.6 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Heat, making it tough to draw fouls. Torrey Craig figures to see a rise in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

The Heat have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA while on the road this year. The Heat will likely see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo away team in the league this year (the Bulls). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 6thworst in in the league playing at home with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 13.6 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls (retaining possessions that can generate additional chances for offense). Bam Adebayo will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers stat production across the board.

Zach LaVine has converted 40.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games at home, 10.2% higher than he's converted from three overall this year at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine rates in the 94th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.0 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. Zach LaVine is expected to get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Nikola Vucevic has attempted 5.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.8 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Nikola Vucevic has averaged 33.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 89th percentile. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. Nikola Vucevic stands to see a rise in productivity across the board considering enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

DeMar DeRozan has scored a whopping 24.6 points per game this year, a big improvement over his 24.1 points per game last year. Among all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan lands in the 93rd percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 34.3 minutes per game this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 7.0 baskets per game (22nd-most in the league) vs. the Miami Heat, branding this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. DeMar DeRozan will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally boosts stat production in all stat categories.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has committed 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's committed in all games this season. The Heat have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA while on the road this year. The Heat will likely see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo away team in the league this year (the Bulls). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 6thworst in in the league playing at home with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 13.6 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls (retaining possessions that can generate additional chances for offense).

Relative to last year's 0.6 clip, Haywood Highsmith's 3-point shots hit have increased this year to 1.3 per game. Haywood Highsmith has averaged an impressive 29.3 minutes per game this season, significantly higher than his 15.9 minutes per game last season. In regard to three-point shots, the Miami Heat's terrific 36.2% rate of made threes when playing at home ranks 5th-most in the NBA over the last 7 games. In comparison to last season's 51.8% clip, Haywood Highsmith's free-throw efficiency has surged this season to 90.5%. Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.6 free throws per game (23rd-highest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

Compared to last year's 5.8 rate, Alex Caruso's points per game have spiked this year to 9.5. Compared to last season's 2.2 mark, Alex Caruso's shot attempts from beyond the arc have jumped this season to 3.9 per game. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 6.6 3-point attempts per game (25th-most in the league) vs. the Heat, designating this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 13thbest in in the league as the away team with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have attempted 19.6 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Heat, making it tough to draw fouls.

Josh Richardson has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Andre Drummond has not yet played a game this season.