Cleveland @ Chicago Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, Tristan Thompson rates in the 16th percentile for playing time, registering just 11.3 minutes per game this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 8thworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive boards per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the league to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Max Strus has accumulated 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (92nd percentile). The matchup against the Bulls is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 15th-least shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.6). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 8thworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen registers in the 5th percentile for 3-point ability with a a subpar 10.0% rate since the start of last season. Jarrett Allen has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (86th percentile). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 8thworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive boards per game this year.

This year, opposing starting PFs have tallied 11.5 shot attempts per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls, resulting in a challenging matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 8thworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive boards per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the league to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have shot 23.9% on threes (15th-worst in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, resulting in a challenging matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 8thworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive boards per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the league to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Coby White has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA (81st percentile). In regard to offense, the Bulls's poor 110.5 points per game comes in as the 5th-weakest in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the league) against the Cavaliers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

Alex Caruso has successfully made 45.2% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 4thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 10 games, the other team has grabbed 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra opportunities for offense). Alex Caruso has sunk 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 12.5% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season when playing at home. The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a whopping 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (21st-most in the league).

In regard to offense, the Bulls's poor 110.5 points per game comes in as the 5th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a positive one; they have allowed the 10th-most points per game in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (120.8). The Bulls have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have attempted 24.7 free throws per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Nikola Vucevic has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 higher than he's tallied overall this year. In regard to offense, the Bulls's poor 110.5 points per game comes in as the 5th-weakest in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Chicago Bulls.

Georges Niang has accumulated 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 0.3 higher than he's accumulated in all games this season on the road. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 8thworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive boards per game this year. When playing at home, the Bulls have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the league to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

In regard to offense, the Bulls's poor 110.5 points per game comes in as the 5th-weakest in the NBA this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have registered 13.5 points per game (14th-lowest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive productivity. The Bulls have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Chicago Bulls.

Out of all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan registers in the 91st percentile, putting up a massive 22.3 points per game this year. DeMar DeRozan has sunk 46.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc while playing at home this year, ranking in the 88th percentile out of all players in the league. DeMar DeRozan has averaged 36.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 98th percentile. Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 4thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 10 games, the other team has grabbed 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra opportunities for offense).

Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 4thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 10 games, the other team has grabbed 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about extra opportunities for offense). Andre Drummond will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase player production across the board.

Jevon Carter has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.