Minnesota @ Chicago Picks & Props

The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home. The matchup with Rudy Gobert rates in the 14th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs averaging only 13.6 points per game this year when they are playing at home. The Bulls will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

Ayo Dosunmu has made 58.3% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 11.5% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Ayo Dosunmu has successfully made 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 more than he's converted from three over the course of the year playing at home. Ayo Dosunmu has averaged 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.4 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a strong one; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting team, they have given up the 21st-most points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (16.3). The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.

Out of all players in the NBA, Mike Conley lands in the 88th percentile for three-point shots sunk, posting 2.3 per game this year. Mike Conley has tallied 29.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 75th percentile. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should raise possessions for the Timberwolves. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Compared to last year's 82.8% rate, Mike Conley's free-throw efficiency has risen this year to 90.8%.

The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should raise possessions for the Timberwolves. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Timberwolves have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe: 9th-best in the league this year, totaling 23.7 foul shot attempts per game. This matchup is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing teams have attempted just 21.3 foul shots per game when the Chicago Bulls have the home court advantage this year (6th-least in the league).

Nikola Vucevic has converted 53.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 6.3% more than he's converted over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic comes in at the 89th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 33.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. The Chicago Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jaden McDaniels has sunk 54.7% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games on the road, 18.6% higher than he's converted from three in all games this season while playing away from home. Out of all players in the league, Jaden McDaniels measures in the 75th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 28.8 minutes per game this year. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should raise possessions for the Timberwolves. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaden McDaniels has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 25.8% more than he's put through the net overall this season.

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.1 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 97th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a hard one for field goal attempts; the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the 13th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.5). The 4th-slowest tempo road team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Karl-Anthony Towns will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to lower stat production in all stat categories.

Anthony Edwards has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the year on the road. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a difficult one for shots from the field; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.6). The 4th-slowest tempo road team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.7 free throws per game this year (15th-least in the league).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has attempted 5.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been on the court for 27.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should raise possessions for the Timberwolves. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 28.7% more than he's made in all games this season.

Coby White has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (78th percentile). The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home. The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a challenging one for field goals; the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 15th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (39.8%). The Bulls will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (11th-fewest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, struggling to draw fouls.

Alex Caruso has averaged 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's averaged overall this season. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home. The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from the field; opposing starting SFs have posted the 13th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (40.6%). The Bulls will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 81.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 16.5% more than he's converted in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 33.0 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. The number of three-pointers attempted against Nikola Vucevic has been remarkably high (2.3 per game) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should raise possessions for the Timberwolves. The Chicago Bulls have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.4) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).

DeMar DeRozan has attempted 4.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. DeMar DeRozan has averaged 37.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 100th percentile. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. The Chicago Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Kyle Anderson has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.