Chicago @ Charlotte Picks & Props

Nikola Vucevic has attempted 18.0 shots per game over the last 5 games away from home, 2.4 more than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road. Out of all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic lands in the 90th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 33.8 minutes per game this year. The Bulls have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Hornets have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.5) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Nikola Vucevic has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 8.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 11.5 field goal attempts per game (13th-lowest in the league) against the Bulls, resulting in a hard matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine rates in the 90th percentile for shots from the field, putting up 16.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Zach LaVine places in the 93rd percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, posting 7.0 per game this year. Zach LaVine has averaged 35.1 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Bulls have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Hornets have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.5) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

In regard to scoring, the Bulls's subpar 102.0 points per game settles in as the weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a tough one for field goal attempts; the other team's starting PGs have totaled the 15th-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (11.3). The most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets). The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 foul shots per game this year (13th-least in the league).

In regard to scoring, the Bulls's subpar 102.0 points per game settles in as the weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets). Alex Caruso will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Cody Martin ranks in the 20th percentile for three-point shots drained while at home, registering 0.0 per game since the start of last season. This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have totaled 15.2 three-pointers per game (most in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, creating a strong matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nick Richards has tallied 11.4 points per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 3.8 more than he's tallied in all games this year at home. Nick Richards has averaged 28.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.3 higher than he's averaged overall this year. When defending other starting Cs, Andre Drummond places in the 100th percentile with a massive 2.5 shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against him per game this year. When playing on the road, the Chicago Bulls have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Nick Richards has made 90.6% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games at home, 10.6% higher than he's made overall this year when playing at home.

Nick Smith Jr. has played 12.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court far less than most players in the league: 22nd percentile. This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have totaled 15.2 three-pointers per game (most in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, creating a strong matchup. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Bulls have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Terry Rozier rates in the 94th percentile for shots from the field when playing at home, tallying 17.8 per game this year. Terry Rozier has sunk 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Terry Rozier slots into the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.4 minutes per game at home this year. When playing on the road, the Chicago Bulls have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Terry Rozier has attempted 5.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this year.

In regard to scoring, the Bulls's subpar 102.0 points per game settles in as the weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets). This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets, finding it difficult to draw fouls. Patrick Williams ought to see a decline in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of being on the road in this contest.

Ish Smith has sunk 100.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% more than he's sunk over the course of the year on his home court. Out of all players in the league, Ish Smith slots into the 20th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a mere 1.1 fouls per game this year. When playing on the road, the Chicago Bulls have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 50.0% clip, Ish Smith's foul-shot efficiency has spiked this season to 100.0%. Ish Smith will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually raises stat production for all stats.

When playing on the road, the Chicago Bulls have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Bryce McGowens will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.

DeMar DeRozan has successfully made 53.5% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 6.1% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Among all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 36.3 minutes per game while playing on the road this year. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 8.7 buckets per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, identifying this as a positive matchup. The Bulls have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Hornets have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.5) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Brandon Miller has converted 2.1 three-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Miller measures in the 80th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 30.9 minutes per game while at home this year. When playing on the road, the Chicago Bulls have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Brandon Miller has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 24.0% more than he's made in all games this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 free throws per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Bulls, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Andre Drummond has attempted 9.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Andre Drummond has averaged 26.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.6 more than he's averaged overall this year. The showdown with Nick Richards slots into only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs averaging a colossal 16.7 points per game this year. The Bulls have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Hornets have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.5) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Ayo Dosunmu has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.