Oklahoma City @ Chicago Picks & Props

In comparison to his full-season clip of core.FORMAT(RATE2,1)% in [AWAY_ROAD] games, Andre Drummond's scoring ability has surged by core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1)% over the last 5 games [AS_A_VISITING_PLAYER]. Andre Drummond has been called for just 1.7 personal fouls per game this year, significantly lower than his 2.7 fouls per game last year. The Bulls have been the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. This matchup is a difficult one for scoring; when the Thunder are away from home, opposing teams have compiled the 7th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA against them this year (47.3%). The Bulls will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

In regard to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's subpar 46.5% field goal rate comes in as the 6th-lowest in the NBA this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Thunder. The matchup against the Bulls is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 3.5 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the league). Josh Giddey will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces player production across the board.

Nikola Vucevic has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to technicals. The 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Bulls. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Oklahoma City Thunder have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Compared to last year's 35.4% mark, DeMar DeRozan's 3-point performance has declined this year to 23.5%. DeMar DeRozan has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Bulls. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Oklahoma City Thunder have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Luguentz Dort has sunk a lowly 35.0% of his shots from the field this season, a sizeable decrease from his 36.1 mark last season. Luguentz Dort has attempted just 5.6 shots from downtown per game this season, significantly less than his 7.7 rate last season. In regard to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's subpar 46.5% field goal rate comes in as the 6th-lowest in the NBA this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Thunder. Luguentz Dort will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases player production across the board.

Compared to his full-year mark of core.FORMAT(RATE2,1) minutes per home game, Coby White's rate of playing time has risen by core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) minutes over the last 15 games on his home court. The Bulls have been the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. The Bulls will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 5.0 foul shots per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, finding it easy to get to the foul line. Coby White will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts stat production in all facets of the game.

In contrast to last season's 37.6% mark, Alex Caruso's scoring effectiveness has increased this season to 48.4%. In comparison to last season's 37.9% rate, Alex Caruso's three-point efficiency has risen this season to 42.5%. The Bulls have been the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. This matchup is a difficult one for scoring; when the Thunder are away from home, opposing teams have compiled the 7th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA against them this year (47.3%). The Bulls will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Jalen Williams has sunk 42.5% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1)% more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Williams registers in the 79th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 30.0 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 4.9 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, designating this as a good matchup. The 4th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Patrick Williams has sunk a whopping 49.4% of his field goal attempts this season, quite a bit higher than his 52.6 rate last season. The Bulls have been the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have shot 41.3% on 3-pointers (29th-best in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, designating this as a strong matchup. The Bulls will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Relative to last year's 68.0% rate, Patrick Williams's foul-shot performance has increased this year to 86.9%.

In contrast to last year's 1.6 mark, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's threes scored have declined this year to 0.9 per game. Relative to his full-year rate of core.FORMAT(RATE2,1), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's personal fouls per game have jumped by core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) over the last 5 games. In regard to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's subpar 46.5% field goal rate comes in as the 6th-lowest in the NBA this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Thunder. This year, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.7 foul shots per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the league, Zach LaVine ranks in the 93rd percentile, totaling an enormous 23.3 points per game while playing on the road this year. Zach LaVine has been on the court for 34.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 92nd percentile. The Bulls have been the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA away from their home court this year. The Bulls will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Out of all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine measures in the 94th percentile for free throws sunk while at home, compiling a whopping 4.6 per game this year.

In regard to scoring, the Oklahoma City Thunder's subpar 46.5% field goal rate comes in as the 6th-lowest in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have tallied 13.2 threes per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Bulls, creating a favorable matchup. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is expected to see a decline in efficiency for all stats due to playing on the visting team in this contest.

The 4th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. While at home, the Bulls have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 5.3 foul shots per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

Ayo Dosunmu has gone over 4.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.