Denver @ Chicago Picks & Props

The Chicago Bulls check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 44.8% on 3-pointers (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, resulting in a strong matchup. The 3rd-fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls will likely see a rise in plays today from sharing the court with the 5th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The clash with Michael Porter Jr. when it comes to getting to the free-throw line rates in only the 90th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting PFs attempting a whopping 3.4 free throws per game this year when they are at home.

Jamal Murray has converted 11.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 3.0 higher than he's made over the course of the season when playing away from home. Jamal Murray has sunk 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season when playing on the road. Out of all players in the NBA, Jamal Murray places in the 97th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.9 minutes per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Nuggets.

Josh Giddey has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The 3rd-fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls will likely see a rise in plays today from sharing the court with the 5th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). Josh Giddey has sunk 89.6% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 10.3% more than he's converted overall this year.

Among all players in the league, Christian Braun measures in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, posting a whopping 2.2 fouls per game when playing away from home this year. In terms of three-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets. The matchup vs. the Bulls is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the other team's starting SFs have shot for the lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (23.9%). Christian Braun is expected to suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Nikola Jokic has converted 70.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 12.2% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Compared to last season's 39.3% rate, Nikola Jokic's 3-point performance has increased this season to 54.0%. Nikola Jokic has been on the court for 36.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 98th percentile. When matched up against fellow starting Cs, Nikola Vucevic has been in the 100th percentile with a massive 3.0 3-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.

Russell Westbrook has converted 58.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 10.7% more than he's sunk in all games this season. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 7th-best in in the NBA while playing on the road with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. places in the 88th percentile for shots from the field converted, totaling an enormous 6.8 per game this year. Michael Porter Jr. has made 2.3 3-pointers per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. measures in the 90th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 33.3 minutes per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Nuggets.

Ayo Dosunmu has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (79th percentile). The Chicago Bulls rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Gordon slots into the 81st percentile for scoring effectiveness with a phenomenal 51.9% rate this year. Aaron Gordon has successfully made an impressive 38.7% of his 3-point attempts this season, quite a bit more than his 26.9 mark last season. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Bulls have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 7th-best in in the NBA while playing on the road with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Lonzo Ball has sunk 3.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year while at home. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The 3rd-fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls will likely see a rise in plays today from sharing the court with the 5th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Nuggets). The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.7 foul shots per game this year (3rd-most in the NBA).

Nikola Vucevic has successfully made 9.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's converted over the course of the season while on his home court. Nikola Vucevic has sunk a whopping 40.5% of his three-point shots this year, a sizeable increase from his 29.8 rate last year. Nikola Vucevic has tallied 32.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 85th percentile. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The 3rd-fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls.

Zach LaVine has logged 28.1 points per game over the last 15 games, 4.1 more than he's logged over the course of the season. Zach LaVine has sunk a terrific 3.2 treys per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.4 rate last year. Zach LaVine has averaged 34.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 92nd percentile. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The 3rd-fastest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls.

Peyton Watson has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Jalen Smith has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Julian Strawther has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.