Chicago @ Boston Picks & Props

Compared to last year's 46.2% rate, Patrick Williams's field goal proficiency has declined this year to 32.4%. The matchup against Boston is a hard one for 3-point shots; when the Boston Celtics are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (23.5%). The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league as the away team this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Chicago Bulls. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls rank 9thworst in in the league with the home court advantage with just 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

This year when they are on the road, their opposition has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). This matchup is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing squads have attempted a mere 19.0 foul shots per game when the Boston Celtics are the visiting squad this year (2nd-least in the league).

Payton Pritchard has sunk an impressive 58.2% of his field goal attempts this season, significantly more than his 33.8 mark last season. Compared to last season's 29.9% clip, Payton Pritchard's 3-point prowess has risen this season to 58.8%. Relative to last season's 11.6 mark, Payton Pritchard's playing time has increased this season to 20.2 minutes per game. Payton Pritchard has tallied 1.3 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 24th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone. In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year.

Relative to last season's 48.4% rate, Alex Caruso's scoring ability has risen this season to 58.0%. In comparison to last year's 36.9% mark, Alex Caruso's 3-point performance has surged this year to 47.0%. This year when they are on the road, their opposition has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). This matchup is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing squads have attempted a mere 19.0 foul shots per game when the Boston Celtics are the visiting squad this year (2nd-least in the league).

Sam Hauser has converted an impressive 3.6 threes per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.8 mark last season. Sam Hauser has been on the court for a terrific 22.4 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 14.2 minutes per game last season. In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year. This year when they are the visiting team, their opposition has totaled 83.3 shot attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, resulting in a difficult matchup. Relative to last year's 72.2% mark, Sam Hauser's foul-shot efficiency has risen this year to 100.0%.

Nikola Vucevic has been on the court for 34.3 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the other team's starting Cs have tallied 1.9 three attempts per game (27th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, creating a positive matchup. This year when they are on the road, their opposition has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). Nikola Vucevic has sunk a whopping 88.9% of his foul shot attempts this year, significantly more than his 81.2 rate last year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum measures in the 97th percentile, averaging an enormous 28.1 points per game while on the road this year. Jayson Tatum has attempted 9.9 3-point shots per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 8.7 mark last year. Jayson Tatum has been on the court for 35.3 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 2.1 three-pointers per game (26th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Bulls, marking this as a favorable matchup.

Al Horford has accumulated 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least foul-prone players in the league (20th percentile). In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting Cs have tallied 3.4 three attempts per game (29th-most in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, marking this as a strong matchup. Al Horford has made a terrific 100.0% of his foul shots this season, significantly higher than his 72.6 mark last season. The matchup against Chicago is a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting Cs have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game this year when the Bulls are at home (27th-most in the NBA).

Zach LaVine has registered a whopping 26.3 points per game this year, significantly more than his 26.6 points per game last year. In comparison to last year's 7.6 rate, Zach LaVine's 3-point attempts have jumped this year to 8.0 per game. Zach LaVine has played 35.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 98th percentile. This year when they are on the road, their opposition has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense).

DeMar DeRozan has sunk an impressive 32.8% of his three-point attempts this season, a big improvement over his 23.5 rate last season. DeMar DeRozan has averaged 34.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting SFs have totaled the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.3). This year when they are on the road, their opposition has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown ranks in the 93rd percentile for shots from the field when playing away from home, tallying 18.1 per game this year. Jaylen Brown has averaged 32.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 3.8 foul shots per game (28th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line. Jaylen Brown should see a spike in performance for all stats due to possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Coby White has attempted 11.7 shots from the field per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 8.0 mark last year. Relative to last year's 4.6 mark, Coby White's shot attempts from beyond the arc have surged this year to 6.7 per game. Coby White has played an impressive 31.7 minutes per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 23.0 minutes per game last year. The matchup vs. Boston is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Boston Celtics are on the road, opposing starting PGs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.5). This year when they are on the road, their opposition has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense).

Derrick White has made 2.1 3-pointers per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. Derrick White has averaged 30.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 77th percentile. In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year. The matchup against Chicago is a strong one for 3-point shots; when the Bulls are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 30th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.7). In contrast to last year's 2.0 rate, Derrick White's foul shots sunk have surged this year to 2.9 per game.

Jrue Holiday has played 32.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 83rd percentile. In terms of shooting, the Boston Celtics's terrific 122.6 points per game places 5th-highest in the league this year. The matchup vs. Chicago is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 6.4 foul shots per game this year when the Chicago Bulls are away from home (28th-most in the NBA). Jrue Holiday stands to see a rise in output for all stats due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Torrey Craig has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.