Derrick Jones Jr. Points Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (-140/+105).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Derrick Jones Jr. has made 59.2% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 7.9% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.
The Chicago Bulls rank as the 4th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage.
The Chicago Bulls have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Hornets have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should raise opportunities for the Bulls.
This matchup may be a positive one for getting to the free throw line; opposing squads have attempted an enormous 22.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (8th-most in the NBA).
Favors Under
Derrick Jones Jr. has made a lowly 24.1% of his three-point shots this year, a sizeable decrease from his 33.5 rate last year.
The Chicago Bulls rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
While on the road, the Hornets have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).