Charlotte @ Chicago Picks & Props

Alex Caruso has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (76th percentile). The Chicago Bulls have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year. The Hornets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Chicago Bulls. When playing away from home, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Zach LaVine has sunk 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year on his home court. Among all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine ranks in the 95th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 35.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a tough one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing clubs have averaged the 5th-fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA over the last 15 games (31.8). Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 15thbest in in the league while on their home court with 11.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Zach LaVine will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually raises stat production across the board.

Cody Martin has converted 39.0% of his shot attempts from the field since the start of last season, putting him in the 25th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Hornets have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 10.6 shot attempts per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Bulls, identifying this as a tough matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Hornets.

Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Miller ranks in the 87th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 2.7 fouls per game this year. The Hornets have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a tough one for 3-point shots; the other team's starting SFs have compiled the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (23.9%). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Hornets.

The Hornets have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Chicago Bulls is a hard one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (13.7). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Hornets. Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have snagged 10.7 offensive boards per game (most in the league) vs. the Bulls (continuing possessions that can bring about further opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan ranks in the 91st percentile, registering a whopping 22.4 points per game this year. Out of all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan lands in the 99th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 36.6 minutes per game this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have shot 55.8% on field goal attempts (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Hornets, resulting in a good matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 15thbest in in the league while on their home court with 11.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. DeMar DeRozan has sunk 6.8 foul shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 more than he's sunk in all games this season.

The Chicago Bulls have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 11.3 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets, resulting in a hard matchup. The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year. The Hornets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Chicago Bulls. When playing away from home, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Andre Drummond has made 6.0 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 3.1 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Andre Drummond has been on the court for 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.0 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Nick Richards is a good one; he has given up a colossal 16.5 points per game when facing opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 15thbest in in the league while on their home court with 11.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. In comparison to last season's 50.0% mark, Andre Drummond's free-throw prowess has risen this season to 59.4%.

Among all players in the league, P.J. Washington registers in the 78th percentile for personal fouls, registering an enormous 2.4 fouls per game when playing away from home this year. The Hornets have been the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Hornets. Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have snagged 10.7 offensive boards per game (most in the league) vs. the Bulls (continuing possessions that can bring about further opportunities for offense).

Patrick Williams has successfully made 51.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 12.4% higher than he's converted from three in all games this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have shot 55.8% on field goal attempts (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Hornets, resulting in a good matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 15thbest in in the league while on their home court with 11.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Patrick Williams has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 20.0% higher than he's made in all games this year. Patrick Williams figures to see a rise in productivity for all stats considering holding the home court advantage in this game.

Nikola Vucevic has gone over 12.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.