Washington @ Chicago picks

Julian Phillips has made 52.3% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games at home, 18.3% more than he's made from three over the course of the season with the home court advantage. The Bulls have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 15.7 points per game (7th-most in the league) against the Washington Wizards, making this a good matchup for offensive output. The Bulls have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. Julian Phillips has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 23.9% more than he's put through the net overall this year.

Bub Carrington has accumulated 2.2 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 75th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The 6th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Washington Wizards. Bub Carrington ought to suffer a reduction in effectiveness for all stats considering playing on the visting team in this contest.

The Chicago Bulls will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from facing the 6th-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Washington Wizards). The Bulls check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Kevin Huerter has tallied 34.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 10.1 more than he's tallied overall this year. The Bulls have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. Kevin Huerter will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases stat production in all facets of the game.