Chicago @ Portland props

Jabari Walker has attempted 8.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Jabari Walker has converted 52.1% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games at home, 10.7% more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season when playing at home. Jabari Walker has tallied 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 10.1 more than he's tallied overall this season at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league when playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have brought down 6.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

Duop Reath has converted 68.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 13.7% more than he's converted overall this season with the home court advantage. Duop Reath has successfully made 51.9% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games at home, 9.6% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year with the home court advantage. Duop Reath has played 24.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 6.4 more than he's played over the course of the year at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league when playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have brought down 6.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

Deandre Ayton has converted a measly 5.9 buckets per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 7.6 rate last season. Among all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton rates in the 81st percentile for personal fouls, totaling a whopping 2.4 fouls per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers's feeble 108.1 points per game measures as the 2nd-lowest in the league this year. The 8th-most sluggish tempo home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Alex Caruso has made 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.5 more than he's converted from three overall this year away from his home court. Alex Caruso has tallied 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from home, 7.1 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The Bulls rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Alex Caruso has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 24.9% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

Nikola Vucevic has converted 9.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.8 more than he's sunk in all games this season away from home. Nikola Vucevic has tallied 33.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The matchup against Deandre Ayton is a favorable one for three-point shots; when Ayton is playing at home opposing starting Cs this year, they have averaged a colossal 1.1 three-pointers per game (100th percentile). The Bulls rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

When it comes to offense, the Chicago Bulls's lackluster 111.1 points per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the 13th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%). The least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Bulls. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the league in their home stadium this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Chicago Bulls. Coby White should suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories in light of playing away from home in this contest.

Malcolm Brogdon has notched 24.2 points per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 6.5 higher than he's notched over the course of the year at home. Malcolm Brogdon has sunk 3.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 higher than he's made overall this season on his home court. Malcolm Brogdon has played 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.2 higher than he's played in all games this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league when playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have brought down 6.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

Anfernee Simons has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers's feeble 108.1 points per game measures as the 2nd-lowest in the league this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 10.6 shot attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, resulting in a hard matchup. The 8th-most sluggish tempo home team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.

DeMar DeRozan has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.1 higher than he's been called for over the course of the year. When it comes to offense, the Chicago Bulls's lackluster 111.1 points per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a tough one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting PFs have compiled the 12th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (29.6%). The least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Bulls. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the league in their home stadium this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Chicago Bulls.

Andre Drummond has converted 74.6% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 14.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Andre Drummond has averaged 21.0 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.1 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The Bulls rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). While at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (7.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Compared to last season's 50.0% mark, Andre Drummond's foul-shot proficiency has jumped this season to 58.7%.

Jerami Grant has attempted 20.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games while at home, 2.2 more than he's attempted overall this year at home. Jerami Grant has converted 2.2 treys per game this year, putting him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Jerami Grant measures in the 89th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 33.5 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league when playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have brought down 6.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

When it comes to offense, the Chicago Bulls's lackluster 111.1 points per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA this year. The least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Bulls. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the league in their home stadium this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Chicago Bulls. Ayo Dosunmu stands to suffer a drop-off in production across the board considering being on the road in this game.