New Orleans @ Chicago props

Jordan Hawkins has attempted 7.3 treys per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the NBA while at home with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have attempted 20.5 free throws per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Bulls, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Alex Caruso has made an impressive 61.3% of his field goal attempts this year, quite a bit more than his 53.4 mark last year. Alex Caruso has successfully made a whopping 58.5% of his treys this season, significantly higher than his 42.5 mark last season. In comparison to last year's 22.0 rate, Alex Caruso's playing time has jumped this year to 25.6 minutes per game. The Bulls check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SGs have put up 17.9 points per game (22nd-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, identifying this as a favorable matchup for offensive output.

Nikola Vucevic has attempted 14.9 field goals per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 33.8 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. The Bulls check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the Bulls. This year when they are at home, opposing teams have brought down 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce additional opportunities for offense).

Ayo Dosunmu has committed a mere 1.1 personal fouls per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 2.4 fouls per game last season. The Bulls check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the Bulls. This year when they are at home, opposing teams have brought down 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce additional opportunities for offense). In comparison to last year's 82.1% rate, Ayo Dosunmu's foul-shot proficiency has spiked this year to 80.0%.

Compared to last year's 38.2% mark, Jonas Valanciunas's three-point proficiency has increased this year to 43.8%. This year, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled 3.0 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls, resulting in a favorable matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the NBA while at home with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Jose Alvarado slots into the 19th percentile for scoring efficiency with a a bad 39.5% rate since the start of last season. The Pelicans have been the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has totaled 15.1 threes per game (most in the league) against the Bulls, designating this as a good matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the least up-tempo tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Bulls). Jose Alvarado will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

Zion Williamson has attempted 19.3 shots from the field per game this season, significantly more than his 16.8 rate last season. Zion Williamson has sunk a whopping 50.0% of his 3-pointers this season, quite a bit more than his 36.1 mark last season. Zion Williamson has averaged 31.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. Since the start of last season, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 48.2% on shot attempts from the field (22nd-highest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, creating a positive matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games.

Brandon Ingram has made just 15.6% of his 3-pointers this season, significantly less than his 44.4 mark last season. The Pelicans have been the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the least up-tempo tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Bulls). Relative to last season's 6.2 mark, Brandon Ingram's number of free throw attempts has been reduced this season to 4.7 free throw attempts per game. The matchup vs. Chicago is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted just 1.5 foul shots per game this year when the Chicago Bulls are at home (15th-least in the NBA).

Coby White has successfully made 50.7% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 15.4% more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year. Coby White has attempted 6.8 shots from downtown per game this year, quite a bit more than his 4.6 mark last year. Coby White has averaged 32.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile. The Bulls check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the Bulls.

Andre Drummond has successfully made 0.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc away from home this year, ranking him in the 4th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Andre Drummond slots into the 18th percentile for playing time, posting a measly 13.4 minutes per game away from home this year. This year, opposing teams have totaled 40.1 three attempts per game (most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, marking this as a positive matchup. The Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA when playing at home with just 10.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Relative to last season's 49.4% mark, Patrick Williams's shooting effectiveness has declined this season to 30.0%. Patrick Williams has been on the court for a measly 21.7 minutes per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 27.5 minutes per game last year. The matchup against New Orleans is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; when the Pelicans are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 13th-least FG attempts per game in the league this year (10.8). The Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA when playing at home with just 10.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Herbert Jones has made 1.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Herbert Jones places in the 75th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 30.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the NBA while at home with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last year's 24.1 clip, DeMar DeRozan's points per game have increased this year to 23.3. Compared to last season's 24.4% mark, DeMar DeRozan's 3-point efficiency has spiked this season to 56.5%. DeMar DeRozan has tallied 34.5 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Bulls check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the Bulls.

Dyson Daniels has averaged 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the NBA while at home with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 6.8 foul shots per game (28th-most in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.