Indiana @ Chicago Picks & Props

The matchup against the Chicago Bulls is a challenging one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (13.7). The Bulls have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Pacers. Over the last 15 games when they are away from home, opposing squads have come down with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (5th-highest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (saving possessions that can produce extra chances for offense). As a team, the Indiana Pacers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line in recent games: 3rd-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court with just 19.2 free throws per game. The matchup vs. Chicago is a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 1.8 free throws per game this year when the Bulls have the home court advantage (15th-least in the league).

Jevon Carter has accumulated 1.2 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 25th percentile -- among the league's least foul-prone. The matchup against the Pacers is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; their opposition has averaged the fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (26.5). The Pacers have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Jevon Carter lands in the 100th percentile for foul-shot proficiency while playing at home with a a remarkable 100.0% rate this year.

Buddy Hield has attempted 10.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. This year, opposing squads have tallied 85.3 field goal attempts per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Pacers is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; their opposition has averaged the fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (26.5). The matchup vs. Myles Turner is a favorable one; he has given up a whopping 18.1 points per game without the home court advantage when facing other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Pacers have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). The showdown with Myles Turner as it relates to getting to the free-throw line ranks in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team's starting Cs attempting a massive 6.1 free throws per game this year when they are playing at home.

Among all players in the league, Myles Turner places in the 97th percentile for personal fouls, registering a massive 3.3 fouls per game this year. The Bulls have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Pacers. Over the last 15 games when they are away from home, opposing squads have come down with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (5th-highest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (saving possessions that can produce extra chances for offense). As a team, the Indiana Pacers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line in recent games: 3rd-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court with just 19.2 free throws per game. Myles Turner ought to suffer a drop-off in efficiency in all stat categories due to playing away from home in this game.

Out of all players in the league, Alex Caruso ranks in the 84th percentile for field goal prowess with a an outstanding 54.6% rate this year. Alex Caruso has made 43.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup against the Pacers is a favorable one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SGs this year (19.0). The Pacers have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Coby White has sunk 8.6 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 2.3 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Coby White has made 3.6 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.7 higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. Coby White has tallied 35.2 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Pacers have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Patrick Williams has successfully made 54.2% of his 3-point shots over the last 10 games, 16.2% higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. Patrick Williams has played 33.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.9 more than he's played overall this season. The Pacers have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Patrick Williams has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.1% more than he's converted in all games this season.

DeMar DeRozan has totaled 22.4 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 91st percentile. DeMar DeRozan has tallied 36.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The Pacers have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.7 foul shots per game this year (26th-most in the league).