Chicago @ Indiana picks

The matchup vs. the Pacers is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.6). The Chicago Bulls rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Tre Jones will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to reduce player performance across the board.

The Bulls rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league without the home court advantage this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing on the road this year. The Bulls will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pacers). Jalen Smith has converted 86.9% of his free throw attempts this year, placing him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the league.

The showdown with Myles Turner registers in the 10th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs hitting only 5.3 baskets per game this year. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Zach Collins will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

Aaron Nesmith has posted 13.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's posted in all games this year. Aaron Nesmith has sunk 2.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year. Aaron Nesmith has tallied 28.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.0 more than he's tallied overall this year. In terms of offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.8 points per game while on their home court places 6th-most in the NBA this year. The 2nd-fastest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers.

The Pacers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Smith has tallied 1.4 offensive boards per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 83rd percentile. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing on the road this year. The Bulls will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pacers).

Tre Jones has totaled a measly 1.5 defensive boards per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 3.0 defensive boards per game last year. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Tre Jones will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to reduce player performance across the board.

Lonzo Ball has tallied 3.7 assists per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league while playing on the road this year. The Bulls will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pacers).