Chicago @ Los Angeles picks

The Lakers rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games while at home. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Rui Hachimura has sunk 85.6% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 8.4% more than he's put through the net in all games this season. Rui Hachimura will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.

The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games while at home. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Rui Hachimura will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.