San Antonio @ Chicago Picks & Props

Malaki Branham has made 5.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's sunk over the course of the year. Malaki Branham has tallied 30.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 more than he's tallied overall this year. As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 6th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Spurs. The 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Among all players in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama places in the 23rd percentile for three-point proficiency with a a weak 26.8% rate this year. Victor Wembanyama has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 0.1 more than he's tallied in all games this year on the road. The Spurs are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Spurs grade out 4thworst in in the league with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 14 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has brought down 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls (maintaining possessions that can spark bonus chances for offense).

As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 6th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Spurs. The 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Cedi Osman has converted 56.6% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 10.7% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Cedi Osman has averaged 1.3 personal fouls per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 25th percentile -- among the NBA's least-whistled. As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 6th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Spurs. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a difficult one; they have given up the 4th-least points per game in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (112.0). The 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Patrick Williams has made 53.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, 15.1% more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this year. The Bulls will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 2ndbest in in the league with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Away from their home court, the San Antonio Spurs have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 24 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (27th-most in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, finding it easy to draw fouls.

DeMar DeRozan has attempted 17.2 shots from the field per game this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 36.5 minutes per game this year. The Bulls will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 2ndbest in in the league with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Away from their home court, the San Antonio Spurs have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Devin Vassell has attempted 16.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Among all players in the league, Devin Vassell comes in at the 19th percentile for personal fouls, registering a measly 1.1 fouls per game on the road this year. As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 6th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Spurs. The 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. Devin Vassell has converted 90.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 10.0% higher than he's made over the course of the season when playing away from home.

As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 6th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Spurs. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a difficult one; they have given up the 4th-least points per game in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (112.0). The 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs.

Ayo Dosunmu has sunk 56.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 9.7% more than he's made in all games this season on his home court. Ayo Dosunmu has successfully made 2.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's made overall this year. Ayo Dosunmu has played 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.1 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The Bulls will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 2ndbest in in the league with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Out of all players in the league, Coby White measures in the 81st percentile for personal fouls, logging a monstrous 2.6 fouls per game this year. The Chicago Bulls have been the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace in the league this year.

The Bulls will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 2ndbest in in the league with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Away from their home court, the San Antonio Spurs have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to improve player production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the league, Alex Caruso rates in the 87th percentile for shooting proficiency with a a terrific 56.0% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Alex Caruso slots into the 92nd percentile for 3-point efficiency with a a terrific 45.2% rate this year. The matchup against San Antonio is a favorable one for scoring; when the Spurs are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 29th-highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (54.7%). The Bulls will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 2ndbest in in the league with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic ranks in the 87th percentile for shots from the field, logging 15.5 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic comes in at the 92nd percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 34.3 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Victor Wembanyama is a favorable one; he has given up a whopping 15.5 points per game when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Bulls will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Spurs). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 2ndbest in in the league with 14.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Keldon Johnson comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 31.8 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 6th-most aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Spurs. The 2nd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. Keldon Johnson has attempted 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 1.6 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road. The matchup against the Bulls may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 5.9 free throws per game over the last 5 games (27th-most in the NBA).

Tre Jones has gone over 6.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Jevon Carter has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.