Chicago @ Cleveland props

Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 13thbest in in the NBA while at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (28th-most in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe. Dean Wade should get a boost in effectiveness across the board considering possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Sam Merrill has attempted 9.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Sam Merrill has been on the court for 25.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.9 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. Sam Merrill has accumulated 1.1 personal fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 23rd percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone. This matchup is a difficult one for field goal attempts; when the Chicago Bulls are on the road, opposing clubs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (85.2). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 13thbest in in the NBA while at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Nikola Vucevic has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (87th percentile). When it comes to shooting, the Bulls's lackluster 110.6 points per game measures as the 4th-weakest in the NBA this year. Over the last 20 games when they are away from home, the other team has averaged 36.1% on three-pointers (6th-highest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The most sluggish tempo team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 5th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Cavaliers).

Alex Caruso has converted an impressive 3.4 buckets per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 2.0 mark last season. Alex Caruso has attempted 6.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Alex Caruso has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last year's 1.7 mark, Coby White's personal fouls per game have surged this year to 2.5. When it comes to shooting, the Bulls's lackluster 110.6 points per game measures as the 4th-weakest in the NBA this year. The most sluggish tempo team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 5th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Cavaliers). The matchup against the Cavaliers may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.5 free throws per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the league).

In terms of shooting, the Cavaliers's subpar 114.1 points per game while on their home court places 9th-weakest in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 13.7 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Bulls, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive productivity. The 5th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Bulls). The Chicago Bulls have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jarrett Allen has sunk a lowly 0.0% of his 3-point attempts this year, quite a bit less than his 10.0 rate last year. Among all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen places in the 81st percentile for personal fouls, compiling a monstrous 2.5 fouls per game while on his home court this year. In terms of shooting, the Cavaliers's subpar 114.1 points per game while on their home court places 9th-weakest in the league this year. The 5th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Bulls).

In terms of shooting, the Cavaliers's subpar 114.1 points per game while on their home court places 9th-weakest in the league this year. The matchup against the Bulls is a difficult one for threes; the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled the 15th-lowest three rate in the league this year (23.9%). The 5th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Bulls). The Chicago Bulls have given up the 5th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Zach LaVine has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (88th percentile). When it comes to shooting, the Bulls's lackluster 110.6 points per game measures as the 4th-weakest in the NBA this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have put up 12.1 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, making this a difficult matchup for offensive productivity. The most sluggish tempo team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 5th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Cavaliers).

DeMar DeRozan has sunk 1.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this year. Among all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan lands in the 99th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 36.6 minutes per game on the road this year. The Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). DeMar DeRozan has successfully made 5.8 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 97th percentile among all players in the league.

Andre Drummond has successfully made 72.1% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 13.9% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Andre Drummond has averaged 23.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.7 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond has sunk a terrific 59.3% of his free throws this year, a significant increase from his 50.0 rate last year.

Caris LeVert has put up 21.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's put up in all games this year. Caris LeVert has converted 2.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from three in all games this year. This matchup is a difficult one for field goal attempts; when the Chicago Bulls are on the road, opposing clubs have totaled the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (85.2). Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 13thbest in in the NBA while at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Caris LeVert has attempted 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted overall this year.

Max Strus has attempted 11.9 shots from the field per game this season, quite a bit more than his 9.5 mark last season. Max Strus has attempted 8.0 shots from downtown per game this year, putting him in the 96th percentile among all players in the NBA. In comparison to last year's 28.4 clip, Max Strus's playing time has increased this year to 33.8 minutes per game. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 13thbest in in the NBA while at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Max Strus will likely see a rise in productivity in all stat categories in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Ayo Dosunmu has sunk 70.8% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 40.7% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. Ayo Dosunmu has played 28.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games away from home, 5.1 more than he's played in all games this season on the road. The Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Ayo Dosunmu has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 21.4% more than he's made overall this year.