Chicago @ New Orleans Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Ayo Dosunmu ranks in the 75th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 29.5 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 7.5 3-point attempts per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Pelicans is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 4.1 foul shots per game this year (8th-most in the league).

In terms of 3-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have logged 13.7 points per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Bulls, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive performance. The Pelicans are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 6th-slowest tempo team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls).

Nikola Vucevic has failed to make 2.9 attempts from beyond the arc per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 75th percentile for misses . Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic lands in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 2.5 fouls per game since the start of last season. As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 5th-least aggressive team in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Chicago Bulls. The 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Chicago Bulls. Nikola Vucevic will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.

Zion Williamson has successfully made 9.0 shots made from the field per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. Zion Williamson has tallied 31.6 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 80th percentile. The Pelicans have been the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league since the start of last season. Zion Williamson has attempted 7.1 foul shots per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have attempted 5.4 free throws per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

The Pelicans have been the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league since the start of last season. When facing other starting Cs, Nikola Vucevic has been in the 86th percentile with a massive 2.3 3-point shots attempted against him per game since the start of last season. The matchup with Nikola Vucevic in regard to getting to the free-throw line measures in only the 76th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting a massive 3.6 free throws per game since the start of last season. Daniel Theis will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player production for all stats.

Among all players in the NBA, Jordan Hawkins lands in the 16th percentile for personal fouls, logging a measly 1.0 fouls per game since the start of last season. The Pelicans have been the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league since the start of last season. Jordan Hawkins has made 83.4% of his free throw attempts since the start of last season, ranking in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jordan Hawkins will likely see an increase in productivity across the board considering enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine lands in the 92nd percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 6.8 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Zach LaVine registers in the 94th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 34.9 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Zach LaVine has converted 3.5 foul shots per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league.

Out of all players in the league, Herbert Jones places in the 88th percentile for 3-point efficiency with an outstanding 39.6% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Herbert Jones measures in the 79th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 30.8 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Pelicans have been the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Herbert Jones ranks in the 89th percentile for foul-shot prowess with an impressive 87.0% rate since the start of last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have attempted 5.4 free throws per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Bulls, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

In terms of 3-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season has been the New Orleans Pelicans. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 10.6 field goal attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Chicago Bulls, making this a hard matchup. The Pelicans are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 6th-slowest tempo team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Chicago Bulls). This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, struggling to draw fouls.

Coby White has attempted 15.4 shots per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Coby White has attempted 7.1 3-point shots per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Coby White has averaged 36.5 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 98th percentile. This year, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, labeling this as a good matchup. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Patrick Williams has sunk 38.4% of his three-pointers since the start of last season, placing him in the 81st percentile among all players in the league. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).

Brandon Ingram has posted 20.3 points per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 90th percentile. Out of all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram rates in the 86th percentile for 3-point effectiveness while on his home court with a terrific 42.0% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 33.0 minutes per game since the start of last season. The Pelicans have been the 7th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league since the start of last season. Brandon Ingram has attempted 4.7 free throws per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Lonzo Ball has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Javonte Green has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jose Alvarado has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.