Dallas @ Chicago Picks & Props

Nikola Vucevic has made a whopping 53.8% of his field goal attempts this season, quite a bit higher than his 47.9 mark last season. Nikola Vucevic has sunk 50.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 10.4% more than he's made in all games this year. Nikola Vucevic has averaged 31.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. In terms of shooting, the Chicago Bulls's superb 128.6 points per game settles in as the most in the league over the last 5 games. The number of shots from downtown attempted against Kai Jones has been remarkably high (3.1 per game) when on the visiting team and matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile).

The rate of field goals made against Klay Thompson has been quite low (42.3%) when defending other starting SGs this year (23rd percentile). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls rank 6thworst in in the NBA with only 9.9 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.8 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, struggling to draw fouls.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls rank 6thworst in in the NBA with only 9.9 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Mavericks, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

In terms of shooting, the Chicago Bulls's superb 128.6 points per game settles in as the most in the league over the last 5 games. The speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Bulls. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks). Patrick Williams will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production in all facets of the game.

The matchup against the Bulls is a hard one for three-point shots; the other team's starting SFs have shot for the lowest three rate in the league this year (23.9%). The Dallas Mavericks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). P.J. Washington will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually decreases player production for all stats.

The Mavericks have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Mavericks have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Chicago Bulls). Klay Thompson has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 11.7% higher than he's converted overall this season while playing on the road.

Kevin Huerter has attempted 9.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 2.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. Kevin Huerter has averaged 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.1 more than he's averaged overall this season. In terms of shooting, the Chicago Bulls's superb 128.6 points per game settles in as the most in the league over the last 5 games. The speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Bulls. The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in plays today from competing against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks).

Naji Marshall has successfully made 8.9 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 3.6 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season. Naji Marshall has tallied 36.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 9.2 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Mavericks have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Mavericks have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Chicago Bulls).

Spencer Dinwiddie has logged 16.8 points per game over the last 10 games, 5.8 higher than he's logged in all games this year. Spencer Dinwiddie has converted 45.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games on the road, 8.9% more than he's converted from three in all games this season away from home. Spencer Dinwiddie has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 7.7 higher than he's played overall this year. The Mavericks have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Mavericks have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Anthony Davis has made 9.4 field goals per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis registers in the 93rd percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 33.9 minutes per game this year. The Mavericks have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Mavericks have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Chicago Bulls).

Max Christie has gone over 8.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Zach Collins has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Caleb Martin has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Dalen Terry has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.