Golden State @ Chicago picks

Jonathan Kuminga has averaged 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 14thbest in in the league away from home with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jonathan Kuminga has made 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's sunk overall this year. The matchup vs. the Bulls may be a positive one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 5.9 free throws per game over the last 5 games (27th-most in the league).

The 8th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the Bulls). Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have nabbed 11.1 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus opportunities for offense). Dario Saric stands to suffer a reduction in productivity for all stats due to being on the road in this contest.

Patrick Williams has sunk 48.8% of his treys over the last 15 games, 10.1% more than he's made in all games this year. Patrick Williams has played 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.5 higher than he's played in all games this year at home. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has secured 9.7 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Golden State Warriors (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense). Patrick Williams has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year playing at home.

As it relates to shooting, the Golden State Warriors's feeble 46.4% field goal percentage places 8th-fewest in the league this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 11.5 field goal attempts per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, marking this as a tough matchup. The 8th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the Bulls). Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have nabbed 11.1 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus opportunities for offense).

Brandin Podziemski has sunk 4.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.4 more than he's made overall this year when playing away from home. Among all players in the NBA, Brandin Podziemski ranks in the 85th percentile for three-point performance with a a remarkable 40.9% rate this year. Brandin Podziemski has played 30.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 7.5 higher than he's played in all games this season on the road. This year, opposing teams have averaged 86.1 shot attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the Bulls, branding this as a tough matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 14thbest in in the league away from home with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The 8th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the Bulls). Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have nabbed 11.1 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus opportunities for offense). Dario Saric stands to suffer a reduction in productivity for all stats due to being on the road in this contest.

Jonathan Kuminga has averaged 2.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.9 more than he's averaged over the course of the season on the road. Jonathan Kuminga has averaged 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 14thbest in in the league away from home with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.

With respect to shooting, the Bulls's lackluster 110.1 points per game at home ranks 3rd-weakest in the league this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the league this year. The Bulls will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from facing the 8th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Warriors).

As it relates to shooting, the Golden State Warriors's feeble 46.4% field goal percentage places 8th-fewest in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 13.7 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, making this a difficult matchup for offensive production. The 8th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year (the Bulls). Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have nabbed 11.1 offensive boards per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus opportunities for offense).