Chicago @ Minnesota Picks & Props

The matchup against the Bulls is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SFs have shot for the lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (23.9%). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Mike Conley has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's committed over the course of the season. This year, opposing starting PGs have registered 13.7 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Bulls, identifying this as a difficult matchup for offensive production. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

The Bulls check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one; they have given up the least points per game in the league to the other team's starting PFs this year (14.5). The Bulls will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from competing against the 5th-most sluggish tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Timberwolves). The matchup against Minnesota is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 3.1 foul shots per game this year when the Minnesota Timberwolves have the home court advantage (9th-least in the league). DeMar DeRozan should suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this game.

Alex Caruso has made 2.6 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's made over the course of the year. Alex Caruso has been on the court for 32.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games away from home, 4.5 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season on the road. The 8th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bulls. The Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Alex Caruso has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 26.0% higher than he's made in all games this season.

Ayo Dosunmu has successfully made 7.3 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 2.7 more than he's sunk overall this season. Ayo Dosunmu has converted 46.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games on the road, 9.5% more than he's sunk in all games this season while on the road. Ayo Dosunmu has tallied 36.9 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 8.1 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. The 8th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bulls. The Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Andre Drummond has sunk 65.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 9.1% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The 8th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bulls. The Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond has attempted 4.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road.

Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert registers in the 96th percentile for field goal proficiency with an outstanding 65.8% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert ranks in the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 34.0 minutes per game this year. In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's exceptional 38.8% rate of drained threes rates 3rd-best in the league this year. The number of shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against Nikola Vucevic has been quite high (2.5 per game) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Bulls have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Timberwolves.

Nikola Vucevic has attempted 16.0 shots from the field per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic places in the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 34.3 minutes per game this year. The number of treys attempted against Rudy Gobert has been quite high (3.3 per game) when at home and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 8th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bulls. The Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Anthony Edwards has converted 49.2% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 11.3% more than he's converted overall this season on his home court. Anthony Edwards has played 35.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's exceptional 38.8% rate of drained threes rates 3rd-best in the league this year. The Bulls have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards has converted an impressive 5.3 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 4.1 mark last season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games playing at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Coby White has attempted 15.4 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Coby White has attempted 7.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 4.6 mark last season. Coby White has played 36.8 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 98th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The 8th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bulls. The Bulls have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Naz Reid has averaged 18.3 points per game over the last 10 games, 5.2 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. Naz Reid has converted 2.9 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season. Naz Reid has played 29.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.4 higher than he's played over the course of the season. In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's exceptional 38.8% rate of drained threes rates 3rd-best in the league this year. The Bulls have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Timberwolves.

Torrey Craig has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jordan McLaughlin has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Monte Morris has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.