Charlotte @ Chicago picks

Mark Williams has tallied 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.2 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from facing the 2nd-fastest tempo team in the league this year (the Bulls). The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 6thworst in in the league with a mere 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Chicago Bulls check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the league this year. The Hornets have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Bulls. Josh Giddey has made 90.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 12.0% more than he's sunk overall this year. Josh Giddey will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts stat production in all stat categories.