Houston @ Chicago props

The Chicago Bulls have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). With respect to getting to the foul line, the Rockets's terrific 27.0 foul shots per game while playing away from home measures as the best in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Bulls may be a tough one for drawing fouls; opposing clubs have attempted a mere 18.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (least in the league).

Patrick Williams has successfully made 51.0% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games, 12.1% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. Patrick Williams has played 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 6.1 higher than he's played in all games this season at home. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a tough one for 3-pointers; opposing clubs have compiled the lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (32.8%). Patrick Williams has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% more than he's converted over the course of the year playing at home. Patrick Williams stands to see an increase in performance for all stats considering enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Andre Drummond has sunk 5.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's sunk overall this season. Andre Drummond has tallied 26.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.8 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a tough one for 3-pointers; opposing clubs have compiled the lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (32.8%). Andre Drummond has converted a whopping 60.4% of his free throws this year, significantly more than his 50.0 mark last year. Andre Drummond figures to see a spike in productivity in all stat categories considering holding the home court advantage in this game.

Among all players in the NBA, Cam Whitmore slots into the 23rd percentile for playing time, averaging a mere 9.0 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. This year, opposing squads have tallied 14.0 three-pointers per game (5th-most in the league) vs. the Bulls, designating this as a good matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing away from home. The Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Rockets. The Rockets have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

The slowest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Bulls. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA at home with just 9.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. While playing on the road, the Houston Rockets have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (13.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic registers in the 77th percentile for technical fouls, totaling a massive 0.1 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The number of treys drained against Alperen Sengun has been remarkably low (0.3 per game) when he is away from his home court and facing fellow starting Cs this year (7th percentile). The slowest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Bulls. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA at home with just 9.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games.

Jae'Sean Tate has converted 55.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 6.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Jae'Sean Tate has averaged 26.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Jae'Sean Tate has successfully made 1.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made in all games this year. With respect to getting to the foul line, the Rockets's terrific 27.0 foul shots per game while playing away from home measures as the best in the NBA over the last 10 games.

DeMar DeRozan has successfully made 54.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 7.2% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Out of all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan slots into the 99th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 36.9 minutes per game this year. Out of all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan slots into the 97th percentile for foul shots scored at home, compiling a massive 5.5 per game this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (29th-most in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line. DeMar DeRozan will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to raise player performance across the board.

The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing away from home. The Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Rockets. The Rockets have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Alperen Sengun will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduce stat production in all stat categories.

Alex Caruso has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (77th percentile). The slowest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Bulls. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 9thworst in in the NBA at home with just 9.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 7 games. While playing on the road, the Houston Rockets have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (13.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Fred VanVleet has made 4.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's made from three overall this season. Fred VanVleet has tallied 37.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 100th percentile. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Fred VanVleet registers in the 86th percentile for foul-shot prowess while playing away from home with a an outstanding 90.0% rate this year. With respect to getting to the foul line, the Rockets's terrific 27.0 foul shots per game while playing away from home measures as the best in the NBA over the last 10 games.

Jabari Smith Jr. has sunk 24.8% of his treys while on the road this year, ranking him in the 23rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 96th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 3.1 fouls per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 11.5 shot attempts per game (13th-lowest in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, branding this as a tough matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing away from home. The Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Rockets.

Jalen Green has attempted 8.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Jalen Green has averaged 30.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 78th percentile. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Jalen Green has attempted 4.6 foul shots per game away from home this year, placing him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. With respect to getting to the foul line, the Rockets's terrific 27.0 foul shots per game while playing away from home measures as the best in the NBA over the last 10 games.

Zach LaVine has played 34.9 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. Zach LaVine will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually increases player production across the board.