Brooklyn @ Chicago picks

Ziaire Williams has sunk 2.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year when playing on the road. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of shot attempts from downtown. The Nets are expected to get a boost in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Chicago Bulls). Ziaire Williams has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 18.1% more than he's converted overall this year. The matchup against Chicago is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted a whopping 5.1 foul shots per game this year when the Bulls are at home (most in the NBA).

This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 10.6 field goal attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Bulls, labeling this as a hard matchup. The slowest pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Cam Thomas will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease player performance for all stats.

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 6.1 3-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of shot attempts from downtown. The Nets are expected to get a boost in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Chicago Bulls). D'Angelo Russell has attempted 3.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games, 1.0 more than he's attempted in all games this year.