Chicago @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Nicolas Batum lands in the 87th percentile for scoring proficiency on his home court with a an impressive 58.6% rate this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 10thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has come down with 8.6 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). The matchup vs. the Bulls is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 4.5 foul shots per game this year (29th-most in the league).

Out of all players in the NBA, Alex Caruso ranks in the 93rd percentile for 3-point proficiency with a a stellar 45.9% rate this year. The matchup against the 76ers is a hard one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (100.0). The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 1stbest in in the league with 14.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Alex Caruso has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% higher than he's converted overall this season while on the road.

Patrick Williams has made 56.5% of his 3-point shots over the last 10 games on the road, 9.2% more than he's converted from three in all games this season away from his home court. Patrick Williams has been on the court for 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.8 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 45.6% on three-pointers (29th-best in the NBA) against the 76ers, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 1stbest in in the league with 14.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 10thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has come down with 8.6 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). Kelly Oubre Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.

The Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the 76ers.

Among all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic measures in the 84th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a colossal 2.7 fouls per game this year. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. While at home, the 76ers have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (12th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, making it tough to draw fouls.

Among all players in the league, De'Anthony Melton lands in the 81st percentile for three-pointers made while at home, logging 2.0 per game this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 10thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has come down with 8.6 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). De'Anthony Melton will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all stat categories.

Ayo Dosunmu has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's accumulated in all games this year. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. While at home, the 76ers have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Ayo Dosunmu has failed to convert 0.8 free throw attempts per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.4 more than he's missed over the course of the season when playing on the road.

The Chicago Bulls rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls. While at home, the 76ers have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 0.8 foul shots per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the 76ers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Coby White will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

This year, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 13.7 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Bulls, resulting in a challenging matchup for offensive production. The Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the 76ers.

DeMar DeRozan has posted 26.0 points per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 4.1 higher than he's posted over the course of the season on the road. DeMar DeRozan has been on the court for 35.5 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 1stbest in in the league with 14.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. DeMar DeRozan has made 6.1 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

The matchup against the 76ers is a hard one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (100.0). The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 1stbest in in the league with 14.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. In comparison to last year's 50.0% clip, Andre Drummond's free-throw prowess has increased this year to 62.7%.

Among all players in the league, Tobias Harris rates in the 83rd percentile for shots converted, tallying a massive 6.3 per game this year. Tobias Harris has averaged 33.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 88th percentile. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 10thbest in in the league playing at home with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has come down with 8.6 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense).