Chicago @ New Orleans Picks & Props

The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing squads have nabbed 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to additional opportunities for offense). Jordan Hawkins has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 14.4% higher than he's converted in all games this season. Jordan Hawkins will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually increases player performance for all stats.

Alex Caruso has successfully made 2.2 treys per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.7 higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year without the home court advantage. Alex Caruso has averaged 32.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.6 higher than he's averaged overall this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 8thbest in in the league while on the road with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. Alex Caruso has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 24.3% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas measures in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, logging an enormous 2.7 fouls per game while at home this year. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 9th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Pelicans. The Bulls have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Pelicans.

Herbert Jones has successfully made 56.0% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games, 15.4% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season. Herbert Jones has tallied 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing squads have nabbed 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to additional opportunities for offense). In contrast to last season's 73.1% mark, Herbert Jones's free-throw efficiency has increased this season to 87.8%.

Coby White has committed 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.3 more than he's committed overall this year. When it comes to scoring, the Bulls's poor 111.8 points per game places 5th-lowest in the NBA this year. The most lethargic pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should reduce plays for the Bulls. With the home court advantage, the Pelicans have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Nikola Vucevic has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the league (87th percentile). When it comes to scoring, the Bulls's poor 111.8 points per game places 5th-lowest in the NBA this year. The most lethargic pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should reduce plays for the Bulls. With the home court advantage, the Pelicans have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Andre Drummond has made 65.0% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 11.1% more than he's made in all games this season on the road. Andre Drummond has played 21.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played in all games this year. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a difficult one for three-pointers; opposing clubs have shot for the 2nd-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (34.7%). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 8thbest in in the league while on the road with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. Andre Drummond has converted an impressive 58.3% of his free throws this season, a significant increase from his 50.0 rate last season.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.0 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing squads have nabbed 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to additional opportunities for offense). Trey Murphy III has successfully made 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted overall this season. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (28th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Bulls, easily managing to draw fouls.

The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have shot 23.9% on three-pointers (15th-lowest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, making this a challenging matchup. The 9th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Pelicans. The Bulls have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Pelicans. This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Bulls, making it tough to get to the foul line.

DeMar DeRozan has successfully made 9.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's sunk in all games this season. DeMar DeRozan has tallied 37.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 100th percentile. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 8thbest in in the league while on the road with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. DeMar DeRozan has made 7.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (24th-most in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Ayo Dosunmu has converted 63.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 14.8% more than he's put through the net in all games this season on the road. Ayo Dosunmu has successfully made 3.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's made in all games this season. Ayo Dosunmu has tallied 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.1 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a positive one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 8thbest in in the league while on the road with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Zion Williamson has made 10.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's made overall this season. Zion Williamson has successfully made 100.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games at home, 37.5% higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year at home. Zion Williamson has been on the court for 30.0 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 77th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing squads have nabbed 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to additional opportunities for offense).

Larry Nance Jr. has not yet played a game this season.