New Orleans @ Chicago picks

Zach LaVine has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game over the last 13 games on his home court, 1.3 more than he's tallied over the course of the season at home. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 9.1 shot attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a tough matchup. The Bulls check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

CJ McCollum has tallied 33.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. The 6th-speediest tempo road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Jose Alvarado has successfully made 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 higher than he's made from three overall this season away from home. The 6th-speediest tempo road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jose Alvarado has sunk a whopping 88.1% of his free throws this year, a significant increase from his 70.7 mark last year.

Relative to last season's 16.0 clip, CJ McCollum's shots from the field have spiked this season to 18.7 per game. CJ McCollum has successfully made 4.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's made overall this year. CJ McCollum has tallied 33.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. The 6th-speediest tempo road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls).

Coby White has tallied 32.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 87th percentile. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls will likely see a rise in opportunities today from competing against the 6th-speediest tempo road offense in the league over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans). Coby White will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all facets of the game.

Yves Missi has successfully made 63.6% of his field goals over the last 15 games on the road, 5.4% more than he's made in all games this season without the home court advantage. When guarding opposing starting Cs, Nikola Vucevic has been in the 100th percentile with a whopping 3.2 3-point shots attempted against him per game this year. The 6th-speediest tempo road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.