Last 5 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | 3 | 9 | 62% | +16.3% | medium |
| Miles Bridges | 3 | 7 | 100% | +21.5% | medium |
| Moussa Diabaté | 3 | 6 | 60% | +14.8% | medium |
| Jaylen Brown | 3 | 6 | 38% |
Taylor Hendricks has exploded over his last 10 games, averaging 11.8 PPG and 4.9 RPG compared to 6.8 PPG and 3.6 RPG for the season, while seeing his minutes jump from 18 to 25.8 in his last five contests. Playing as a starter against the Bulls' struggling defense (120.29 def rating), Hendricks should maintain elevated offensive production. The one prior matchup vs Chicago resulted in just 3 points on 19 minutes, but that was earlier in the season when he wasn't yet getting consistent rotation minutes.
Chicago's defense rates 120.29 in defensive rating with 1.149 scoring suppression, but they've been particularly vulnerable to three-point shooting (1.184 three suppression). Hendricks' improved role and hot form should allow him to capitalize on the Bulls' porous perimeter defense.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taylor Hendricks▼ | Points | 10.5 | OVER | 72%HIGH | 40% | 16 | ✓ |
Taylor Hendricks▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 60% | 3 | ✗ |
Taylor Hendricks▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 20% | 0 | ✓ |
Hendricks has averaged 11.8 PPG over last 5 games and 11.8 PPG over last 10. Chicago's defense ranks 120.29 in rating, allowing opponents to score freely. Recent home/away splits show 8.29 PPG at home, but Hendricks' elevated role should push him toward his recent average.
Hendricks has grabbed 5.0 RPG in last 5 games and 4.9 RPG in last 10, up from 3.6 season average. Increased minutes at 25.8 MPG support continued rebounding production, and his recent-form standard deviation (2.55) suggests consistency.
Hendricks has established a clear upward trend with 11.8 PPG over his last 10 games while playing 25.8 minutes per contest. Against Chicago's permissive defense (120.29 rating), his elevated offensive role should sustain production above his season average. The line sits conservatively near his recent form, offering value on the over.
| medium |
| Neemias Queta | 3 | 5 | 100% | +54.8% | medium |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | 2 | 3 | 3 | 50% | 75% |
| Matas Buzelis | 2 | 3 | 5 | 40% | 50% |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 1 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 100% |
| Josh Giddey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Jalen Smith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Despite averaging 1.6 APG in last 5 games, season mark sits at 0.96 APG. His role remains limited-touch on offense; the 1.5 line is at his recent ceiling and regression toward his 0.96 season average is likely.