Denver @ Chicago props

Nikola Jokic has averaged a measly 25.9 points per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 25.8 points per game last year. The 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Bulls). While playing on the road, the Chicago Bulls have allowed the 9th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the league to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Nikola Jokic has attempted a mere 5.5 free throws per game this year, significantly lower than his 5.6 mark last year.

Relative to last year's 45.0% mark, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's field goal performance has diminished this year to 36.6%. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sunk a measly 1.2 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 1.7 rate last season. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 0.1 more than he's committed overall this season on the road. The 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo home offense in the league this year (the Bulls).

Out of all players in the NBA, Coby White ranks in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.8 fouls per game this year. The Chicago Bulls have been the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The matchup vs. Denver is a tough one for three-point attempts; when the Denver Nuggets are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.1). The Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Chicago Bulls will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-most sluggish tempo home team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).

DeMar DeRozan has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games away from his home court, 0.1 more than he's committed overall this year on the road. The Chicago Bulls have been the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 14th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.2). The Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Chicago Bulls will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-most sluggish tempo home team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).

Patrick Williams has been on the court for 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.1 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 7thbest in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have snagged 10.5 offensive boards per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further opportunities for offense). Patrick Williams will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually boosts player production in all stat categories.

Nikola Vucevic has attempted 17.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Nikola Vucevic has averaged 34.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The matchup against Denver is a positive one for shots from the field; when the Denver Nuggets are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting Cs have totaled the 30th-most shot attempts per game in the league this year (12.1). Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 7thbest in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have snagged 10.5 offensive boards per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further opportunities for offense).

Alex Caruso has converted a whopping 60.8% of his field goal attempts this season, significantly more than his 53.4 rate last season. In comparison to last season's 42.5% mark, Alex Caruso's three-point ability has risen this season to 57.1%. Alex Caruso has been on the court for a terrific 24.8 minutes per game this year, significantly more than his 22.0 minutes per game last year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 7thbest in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have snagged 10.5 offensive boards per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further opportunities for offense).

Compared to last year's 62.6% clip, Andre Drummond's field goal proficiency has risen this year to 63.7%. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 7thbest in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have snagged 10.5 offensive boards per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further opportunities for offense). Compared to last year's 59.0% clip, Andre Drummond's foul-shot prowess has increased this year to 66.7%. Andre Drummond ought to see an increase in efficiency across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.