Chicago @ Memphis props

The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a tough one for three-pointers; opposing starting SFs have compiled the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (23.9%). The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls). Out of all players in the NBA, Santi Aldama ranks in the 14th percentile for free-throw prowess with a bad 64.1% rate since the start of last season.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. measures in the 100th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 3.6 fouls per game since the start of last season. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Bulls is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the 3rd-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.5). The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls).

The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. This year, opposing starting PGs have posted 13.7 points per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, designating this as a difficult matchup for offensive production. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls).

Among all players in the NBA, Desmond Bane comes in at the 94th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.9 fouls per game since the start of last season. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Bulls is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the least shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.6). The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls). The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.7 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

Zach LaVine has successfully made 42.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 14 games on the road, 17.1% less than he's converted over the course of the season when playing away from home. Zach LaVine has successfully made 33.5% of his 3-point attempts over the last 14 games on the road, 14.5% lower than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year while playing on the road. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 7th-least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The 7th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Bulls. Over the last 12 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Patrick Williams has made 38.1% of his three-pointers since the start of last season, ranking in the 81st percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies is a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.6 foul shots per game this year (5th-most in the NBA).

Scotty Pippen Jr. has tallied 27.9 minutes per game over the last 11 games while at home, 4.9 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season at home. With respect to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Memphis Grizzlies. Scotty Pippen Jr. has sunk 1.6 free throws per game over the last 11 games at home, 1.6 more than he's converted in all games this year at home. Scotty Pippen Jr. should see a rise in productivity in all stat categories considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Out of all players in the NBA, Zach Edey measures in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, totaling an enormous 4.0 fouls per game at home since the start of last season. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls). Among all players in the league, Zach Edey comes in at the 2nd percentile for foul-shot effectiveness with a weak 26.7% rate since the start of last season.

The Chicago Bulls rank as the 7th-least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season in regard to shots from behind the three-point arc. The 7th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Bulls. Josh Giddey will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road usually decreases player performance in all stat categories.

Marcus Smart has tallied 31.1 minutes per game over the last 8 games when playing at home, 10.1 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year at home. With respect to shot attempts from downtown, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Memphis Grizzlies. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.9 free throws per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, finding it easy to get to the foul line. Marcus Smart should see a rise in output across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this game.

Nikola Vucevic has sunk 7.7 shots made from the field per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Nikola Vucevic has played 34.3 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 92nd percentile. The number of shots from downtown attempted against Zach Edey has been very high (4.0 per game) when on his home court and matched up against fellow starting Cs since the start of last season (100th percentile). The Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Ayo Dosunmu has played 29.3 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 75th percentile. The Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Coby White registers in the 88th percentile for shots, posting 15.4 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Coby White registers in the 94th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, compiling 7.1 per game since the start of last season. Coby White has tallied 36.4 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 98th percentile. The Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Grizzlies may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (7th-most in the league).