Golden State @ Chicago Picks & Props

The number of points averaged against Nikola Vucevic has been very high (17.1 per game) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Warriors. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Among all players in the league, Quinten Post slots into the 100th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness with a superb 100.0% rate this year.

The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Warriors. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 5.9 free throws per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Bulls, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Buddy Hield has attempted 7.0 three-point shots per game this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Buddy Hield has tallied 30.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 5.2 more than he's tallied in all games this season on the road. The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Warriors. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Lonzo Ball has attempted 6.9 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Lonzo Ball has tallied 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 more than he's tallied overall this season. The Bulls check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Bulls are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Golden State Warriors).

The matchup against Golden State is a difficult one for three-point shots; when the Warriors are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have compiled the lowest three percentage in the league this year (21.6%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls rank 6thworst in in the league with only 9.8 offensive boards per game this year.

Ayo Dosunmu has successfully made 44.7% of his treys over the last 10 games, 10.2% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. Out of all players in the NBA, Ayo Dosunmu places in the 81st percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 30.7 minutes per game this year. The Bulls check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. This year, the other team's starting SFs have shot 47.0% on three-pointers (highest in the NBA) vs. the Golden State Warriors, designating this as a positive matchup. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.

Josh Giddey has converted 6.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Josh Giddey has attempted 5.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Josh Giddey has tallied 28.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 75th percentile. The Bulls check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PGs have tallied 24.4 points per game (highest in the league) vs. the Warriors, creating a favorable matchup for offensive effectiveness.

Brandin Podziemski has sunk 46.7% of his three-pointers over the last 15 games, 12.8% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Brandin Podziemski has attempted 5.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Brandin Podziemski has been on the court for 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 4.4 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year on the road. The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Warriors. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors.

Compared to last season's 47.9% clip, Nikola Vucevic's field goal proficiency has increased this season to 55.5%. Compared to last year's 29.8% rate, Nikola Vucevic's 3-point efficiency has spiked this year to 39.2%. Nikola Vucevic has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 85th percentile. The Bulls check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. The showdown with Quinten Post lands in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs converting a massive 66.7% of their field goals this year when they are playing at home.

Stephen Curry has attempted 23.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Stephen Curry has played 31.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 83rd percentile. The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Warriors. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Among all players in the league, Jimmy Butler places in the 80th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 30.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. Jimmy Butler has averaged 0.9 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 20th percentile -- among the NBA's lowest-fouling. The 5th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Warriors. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Bulls check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Bulls are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Golden State Warriors). Patrick Williams has attempted 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Patrick Williams is expected to see an increase in performance in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Moses Moody has gone over 11.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Gary Payton has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Kevon Looney has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Jalen Smith has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.