Chicago @ Phoenix picks

Josh Giddey has converted 55.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games, 15.9% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Josh Giddey has played 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 more than he's played in all games this season. With respect to 3-point attempts, the 2nd-most aggressive team in the NBA this year has been the Bulls. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 1.9 three-pointers per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, labeling this as a positive matchup. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play road team in the league this year has been the Bulls.

This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 1.5 3-pointers per game (fewest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, resulting in a hard matchup. The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 4thworst in in the league when playing away from home with only 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Coby White will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually lowers player production in all stat categories.

Kevin Huerter has attempted 13.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Kevin Huerter has attempted 8.7 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 3.3 more than he's attempted overall this season. Kevin Huerter has averaged 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.8 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 1.9 three-pointers per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, labeling this as a positive matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Nick Richards comes in at the 6th percentile for 3-point ability with a feeble 0.0% rate this year. Nick Richards has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The 4th-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Suns. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 2ndworst in in the league with only 8.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Tre Jones has converted 63.6% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 23.1% higher than he's made from three over the course of the season when playing away from home. Tre Jones has tallied 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. With respect to 3-point attempts, the 2nd-most aggressive team in the NBA this year has been the Bulls. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 8.4 3-point attempts per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, identifying this as a good matchup. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play road team in the league this year has been the Bulls.

Tre Jones has made 69.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 19.7% more than he's put through the net overall this year without the home court advantage. Tre Jones has converted 63.6% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 23.1% higher than he's made from three over the course of the season when playing away from home. Tre Jones has tallied 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have put up 29.2 points per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, making this a positive matchup for offensive production.

Zach Collins has put up 2.7 assists per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's put up overall this season. Zach Collins has played 26.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.0 higher than he's played over the course of the year. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play road team in the league this year has been the Bulls.

Zach Collins has registered 11.4 points per game over the last 10 games, 5.1 more than he's registered over the course of the season. Zach Collins has played 26.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.0 higher than he's played over the course of the year. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play road team in the league this year has been the Bulls. Zach Collins has successfully made 95.8% of his free throws over the last 15 games on the road, 8.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year away from his home court.