Los Angeles @ Chicago Picks & Props

The Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have given up the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Davis will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually worsens stat production across the board.

As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 121.0 points per game when playing on the road comes in as the 7th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team has averaged 84.9 shot attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Bulls, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. This matchup is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team has attempted a measly 21.7 foul shots per game when the Bulls have the home court advantage this year (10th-least in the NBA).

The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a tough one for threes; the other team's starting SFs have put up the 15th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (23.9%). The Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have given up the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.4) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). In comparison to last year's 79.6% clip, Taurean Prince's foul-shot effectiveness has regressed this year to 69.7%.

Nikola Vucevic has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 more than he's averaged overall this season. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. While on the road, the Lakers have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Coby White has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (81st percentile). The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Lakers are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have totaled the 11th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (5.3). The most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. While on the road, the Lakers have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Patrick Williams has attempted 10.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Patrick Williams has sunk 57.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 20.4% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Patrick Williams has played 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.9 higher than he's played in all games this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 5.6 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Bulls will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers).

DeMar DeRozan has attempted 17.2 field goals per game this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. DeMar DeRozan has tallied 36.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 98th percentile. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Lakers, branding this as a good matchup. The Bulls will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers). The Bulls check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Ayo Dosunmu has tallied 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.9 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The Bulls will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers). The Bulls check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted a mere 19.3 free throws per game this year (2nd-least in the league). Ayo Dosunmu will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all stat categories.

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 12.8 shots from the field per game this year, placing him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell comes in at the 81st percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc away from home, logging 5.2 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell rates in the 76th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 30.1 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 121.0 points per game when playing on the road comes in as the 7th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Andre Drummond has made 0.0% of his attempts from downtown this year, ranking him in the 4th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Andre Drummond comes in at the 24th percentile for playing time, posting just 14.0 minutes per game while at home this year. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. While on the road, the Lakers have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Austin Reaves has sunk 2.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 121.0 points per game when playing on the road comes in as the 7th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team has averaged 84.9 shot attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Bulls, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Austin Reaves has sunk 4.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

Cam Reddish has converted 44.8% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 16.1% more than he's converted from downtown overall this year on the road. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 121.0 points per game when playing on the road comes in as the 7th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Cam Reddish has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 13.6% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

LeBron James has attempted 20.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted in all games this season. LeBron James has sunk 50.8% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games on the road, 12.5% higher than he's converted from three in all games this season while playing away from home. Out of all players in the league, LeBron James places in the 90th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 34.0 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 121.0 points per game when playing on the road comes in as the 7th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Among all players in the league, Alex Caruso slots into the 90th percentile for three-point proficiency with a a stellar 43.7% rate this year. The Bulls will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers). The Bulls check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Alex Caruso will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally increases player production for all stats.

Jevon Carter has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.