Chicago @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

Among all players in the league, Alex Caruso measures in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a whopping 2.7 fouls per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Chicago Bulls's lackluster 106.7 points per game on the road rates 2nd-weakest in the league this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have put up 12.9 points per game (12th-fewest in the league) against the Thunder, labeling this as a challenging matchup for offensive effectiveness. The 2nd-slowest pace road team in the league this year has been the Bulls. The Thunder have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan registers in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 33.2 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Bulls check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Oklahoma may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Thunder are away from home (23rd-most in the league).

Compared to last year's 7.2 mark, Luguentz Dort's off-target shots have diminished this year to 4.1 per game. In contrast to last year's 32.1% rate, Luguentz Dort's 3-point prowess has spiked this year to 45.4%. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league at home this year. The matchup against the Bulls is a good one for threes; the other team's starting PFs have tallied the 26th-most 3-pointers per game in the league since the start of last season (1.7). The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Coby White has attempted 11.3 shots from the field per game this year, a big improvement over his 8.0 rate last year. In contrast to last year's 4.6 rate, Coby White's shots from behind the three-point arc have risen this year to 5.9 per game. In contrast to last season's 23.0 rate, Coby White's playing time has increased this season to 31.0 minutes per game. This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have compiled 21.3 points per game (27th-most in the league) vs. the Thunder, branding this as a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

In contrast to last year's 40.9% clip, Isaiah Joe's scoring ability has risen this year to 48.3%. In contrast to last season's 2.2 mark, Isaiah Joe's three-pointers sunk have jumped this season to 2.8 per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league at home this year. This matchup is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; when the Chicago Bulls are the visiting team, opposing teams have totaled the 4th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (84.9). The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Zach LaVine has played 35.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Bulls check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Oklahoma may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Thunder are away from home (23rd-most in the league).

This matchup is a difficult one for scoring; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are the visiting team, opposing clubs have put up the 2nd-lowest FG% in the league against them this year (43.7%). The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Bulls check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Torrey Craig has successfully made an impressive 100.0% of his free throw attempts this year, a sizeable increase from his 75.4 rate last year.

The Thunder will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from squaring off against the 2nd-slowest pace home team in the league this year (the Bulls). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the NBA without the home court advantage with just 7.2 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have captured 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Bulls (saving possessions that can create added chances for offense). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has converted a whopping 6.7 free throws per game this year, significantly higher than his 10.0 rate last year.

Chet Holmgren has tallied 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (85th percentile). The Thunder will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from squaring off against the 2nd-slowest pace home team in the league this year (the Bulls). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the NBA without the home court advantage with just 7.2 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have captured 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Bulls (saving possessions that can create added chances for offense).

Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic slots into the 87th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 33.2 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Bulls check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (21st-most in the league) vs. the Thunder, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Cason Wallace has sunk 52.8% of his shots from downtown while playing at home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all players in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league at home this year. The matchup vs. the Bulls is a favorable one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 28th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.6). The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cason Wallace has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots on his home court this year, ranking him in the 100th percentile among all players in the league.

Josh Giddey has attempted 13.9 shots from the field per game this season, significantly more than his 14.2 mark last season. Relative to last year's 1.8 rate, Josh Giddey's personal fouls per game have dropped this year to 1.1. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league at home this year. The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Josh Giddey ought to see an increase in performance for all stats on account of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

This matchup is a difficult one for scoring; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are the visiting team, opposing clubs have put up the 2nd-lowest FG% in the league against them this year (43.7%). The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Bulls check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond has converted a terrific 65.7% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit higher than his 50.0 rate last year.

Among all players in the league, Kenrich Williams comes in at the 87th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a an exceptional 38.5% rate since the start of last season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league at home this year. This matchup is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; when the Chicago Bulls are the visiting team, opposing teams have totaled the 4th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (84.9). The 2nd-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kenrich Williams will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player performance for all stats.

The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Bulls check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Jevon Carter has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Ayo Dosunmu has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.