The Positives with Portland at Chicago Matchup

Kris Murray has attempted 3.4 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.

Kris Murray has played 29.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.3 more than he’s played overall this season.

The Trail Blazers rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Kris Murray has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 20.0% higher than he’s put through the hoop in all games this year away from his home court.

The matchup vs. Chicago is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team’s starting SFs have attempted an enormous 5.1 foul shots per game this year when the Bulls are at home (most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Anfernee Simons lands in the 99th percentile for 3-point attempts, compiling 8.9 per game this year.

Out of all players in the league, Anfernee Simons slots into the 92nd percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 33.9 minutes per game when playing away from home this year.

This year, the opposition’s starting SGs have averaged 2.7 three-pointers per game (most in the league) vs. the Bulls, resulting in a positive matchup.

Toumani Camara has successfully made 47.3% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 14.5% more than he’s made from beyond the arc over the course of the year.

Toumani Camara has tallied 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.4 more than he’s tallied overall this season.

Over the last 5 games, the opposing team’s starting PFs have attempted 5.9 free throws per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the Bulls, finding it easy to draw fouls.

Ayo Dosunmu has made 6.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he’s put through the net overall this year.

Ayo Dosunmu has sunk 2.3 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 0.8 higher than he’s converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season.

Ayo Dosunmu has been on the court for 38.3 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 10.2 higher than he’s been on the court for overall this season.

This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goals (best in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, resulting in a good matchup.

The Chicago Bulls check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Deandre Ayton has sunk 12.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he’s sunk overall this season.

Deandre Ayton has tallied 38.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 more than he’s tallied over the course of the season.

When matched up against other starting Cs, Nikola Vucevic slots into the 100th percentile with a colossal 2.6 three-point shots attempted against him per game this year.

Deandre Ayton has sunk 2.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he’s made overall this season.

Alex Caruso has sunk 5.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he’s sunk overall this year.

Alex Caruso has made 2.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he’s converted from 3-point range overall this year.

Alex Caruso has played 32.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 more than he’s played overall this season.

Alex Caruso ought to get a boost in efficiency across the board in light of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

The matchup against Portland is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting squad, the other team’s starting SGs have totaled the 8th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8).

Ayo Dosunmu will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to increase stat production in all facets of the game.

DeMar DeRozan has averaged 22.8 points per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile — among the league’s best by this metric.

DeMar DeRozan has played 37.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 100th percentile.

DeMar DeRozan has attempted 10.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he’s attempted in all games this season.

DeMar DeRozan will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all stat categories.

Anfernee Simons has converted 48.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 8.1% more than he’s put through the net over the course of the year while playing on the road.

Anfernee Simons has sunk 4.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he’s made in all games this season.

Nikola Vucevic has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 91st percentile — some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.

The number of shots from downtown made against Deandre Ayton has been remarkably high (0.9 per game) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile).

Nikola Vucevic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually raises player production for all stats.

Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic places in the 90th percentile for shots while playing at home, registering 15.6 per game this year.

Nikola Vucevic has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 13.1% more than he’s put through the hoop overall this year.

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Negative Aspects with Trail Blazers vs Bulls Matchup this March 18th

Kris Murray has committed 2.1 personal fouls per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 more than he’s committed in all games this season.

In regard to shooting, the Trail Blazers’s unimpressive 106.8 points per game on the road ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.

This year, the other team’s starting SFs have shot 23.9% on three-pointers (worst in the NBA) against the Bulls, designating this as a tough matchup.

The 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Trail Blazers.

The Bulls have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league this year, which should reduce plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers rank as the 6th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.

Anfernee Simons will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to worsen player performance across the board.

Toumani Camara has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (86th percentile).

This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 11.5 field goal attempts per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Bulls, making this a challenging matchup.

The Bulls have been the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while on their home court this year.

The Bulls have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the league this year.

The Bulls will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team’s starting SGs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, struggling to draw fouls.

The matchup vs. Chicago is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Chicago Bulls are on their home court, the opposition’s starting PFs have averaged the 7th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.6).

Deandre Ayton will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player production in all stat categories.

Alex Caruso has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile — among the NBA’s most foul-prone.

The Chicago Bulls check in as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games while on their home court.

DeMar DeRozan has failed to make 2.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he’s failed to convert from 3-point range in all games this season.

The matchup vs. Portland is a hard one; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting team, they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the other team’s starting SFs this year (12.1).

The matchup against the Bulls is a tough one for shots from the field; the opposing team’s starting SGs have averaged the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.6).

The matchup against the Bulls is a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team’s starting SGs have attempted just 1.7 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team’s starting SFs have tallied 1.1 3-pointers per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, resulting in a tough matchup.

Nikola Vucevic has missed 3.0 3-point shots per game this year, ranking him among the worst players in the league in this category: 79th percentile for misses .

Nikola Vucevic has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 84th percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling.

Kris Murray has converted 23.1% of his attempts from downtown while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 19th percentile among all players in the NBA.

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Trail Blazers vs Bulls Match Player Stats Monday, March 18th Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls Game Predictions, Players odds, Monday lines and Betting Trends
Trail Blazers vs Bulls Match Player Stats Monday March 18th Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls Game Predictions, Players odds, Monday lines and Betting Trends