Chicago Bulls
New Orleans Pelicans
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Pelicans

The Chicago Bulls meet the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Bulls to Get the Job Done

We’re confident of backing the Bulls to cover the -5 spread when they play the Pelicans. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at -110.

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Pelicans Beat Bulls in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Chicago Bulls have made it back-to-back road victories. In their previous game, it was a 121-120 home win over Washington Wizards at United Center. Josh Giddey delivered a fantastic performance when recording a triple-double that featured 18 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost on their last nine outings. In a recent home game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 115-98 by Atlanta Hawks. Derik Queen had 20 points, Trey Murphy scored 19, with Saddiq Bey getting 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans have beaten the Bulls in the last two matchups. They won 123-111 at Smoothie King Center and triumphed 119-113 at United Center. The H2H over the past 10 games have seen five wins for both teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 9 7 0.563 120.8 123.1 -2.3 6-2 3-5 1-3 6-5 4-6 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 2 15 0.118 108.6 121.4 -12.8 1-8 1-7 1-4 1-13 1-9 9L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 120.2 points, 47.5 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.7 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 127.1 points and 50.1 rebounds per matchup.

Josh Giddey is averaging 15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.4 assists, while Jalen Smith averages 2.0 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.5 points, 42.7 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 9.8 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.7 points and 42.8 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 23.5 points and 3.0 (36.6%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 7.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists.

Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Bulls are available at -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA contest. The attractive -5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value wager.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Bulls vs Pelicans stats:

  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 consecutive games at home.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 15 of their last 20 games.

Bulls -5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jeremiah Fears Under 3.5 Assists -128 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has totaled Under 3.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of -128.

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Derik Queen Over 15.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Derik Queen (Pelicans) has scored Over 15.5 points in 3 straight games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -120 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Derik Queen Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls -5
Totals Under 241.5
Player Assists Jeremiah Fears Under 3.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Bulls to cover the -5 spread, Under 241.5 on the total and Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) to get Under 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 123 - 115 Pelicans logo Pelicans

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Bulls to win 123-115 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bulls Made Favorites by the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability of winning this NBA game, Chicago Bulls might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -204 Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +172.

The spread is 5 and the total points line is currently 241.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 241.5, then the odds are -110.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Zion Williamson is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -116 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 24.5
-116
Under 24.5
-110
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-111
Under 20.5
-115
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
+107
Under 9.5
-141
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-110
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+111
Under 4.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-145
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 9.5
-141
Under 9.5
+106
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
+101
Under 8.5
-133
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+111
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Pelicans Home Record Includes Six Straight Defeats

The Pelicans have endured six straight losses at Smoothie King Center. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 107.40 points per contest and giving up 120.20.

The Bulls have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 120.50 points per contest and giving up 123.90.

The Pelicans defeated the Bulls 123-111 the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. Over the past 8 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have collected six wins, while the Bulls have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O241.5 U241.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 1-9 227.60 107.40 120.20 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 4-6 244.40 120.50 123.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O241.5 = Games Over 241.5 Points
  • U241.5 = Games Under 241.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Zach Collins
Injured
Trentyn Flowers
Injured
Isaac Okoro
Injured
Dalen Terry
Injured
Patrick Williams
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Zion Williamson
Injured
Herbert Jones
Injured
Kevon Looney
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

22 Nov NBA
Wizards 120-121 Bulls
21 Nov NBA
Heat 143-107 Bulls
19 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-121 Trail Blazers
17 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-127 Nuggets
16 Nov NBA
Bulls 147-150 Jazz
12 Nov NBA
Bulls 113-124 Pistons
10 Nov NBA
Spurs 121-117 Bulls
08 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-128 Cavaliers
07 Nov NBA
Bulls 110-126 Bucks
04 Nov NBA
76ers 111-113 Bulls

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

22 Nov NBA
Hawks 115-98 Pelicans
21 Nov NBA
Pelicans 115-118 Mavericks
19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans
14 Nov NBA
Lakers 118-104 Pelicans
12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans
10 Nov NBA
Pelicans 98-121 Suns
08 Nov NBA
Pelicans 119-126 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Pelicans 101-99 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 12 5 0.706 121 114.3 6.7 5-2 7-3 3-1 11-2 9-1 7W
Knicks 9 6 0.6 120.8 116.1 4.7 8-1 1-5 2-0 6-6 7-3 1L
76ers 9 7 0.563 118.3 116.8 1.5 5-4 4-3 4-2 8-7 4-6 1L
Celtics 9 8 0.529 114.6 110 4.6 5-4 4-4 2-4 6-6 6-4 1W
Nets 3 13 0.188 109.8 120.1 -10.3 0-7 3-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 14 2 0.875 119.5 112.4 7.1 8-1 6-1 3-2 10-2 10-0 12W
Cavaliers 12 6 0.667 119.9 115 4.9 8-3 4-3 5-0 10-5 7-3 2W
Bulls 9 7 0.563 120.8 123.1 -2.3 6-2 3-5 1-3 6-5 4-6 1W
Bucks 8 9 0.471 117.3 119.6 -2.3 5-5 3-4 2-3 6-6 3-7 4L
Pacers 2 14 0.125 110.1 122.9 -12.8 2-5 0-9 0-3 1-6 1-9 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 11 6 0.647 124.9 118.9 6 7-1 4-5 2-1 7-3 7-3 4W
Hawks 11 7 0.611 117.3 114.4 2.9 3-4 8-3 3-0 5-5 7-3 2W
Magic 10 8 0.556 118.3 114.9 3.4 7-3 3-5 3-2 7-7 7-3 1L
Hornets 4 13 0.235 116.2 120.4 -4.2 3-5 1-8 1-4 3-8 1-9 6L
Wizards 1 15 0.063 112.9 129.1 -16.2 0-6 1-9 0-2 0-11 0-10 14L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 17 1 0.944 122.6 105.7 16.9 8-0 9-1 2-1 13-1 9-1 9W
Nuggets 12 4 0.75 123.8 113.8 10 6-2 6-2 2-1 10-3 8-2 1L
Timberwolves 10 6 0.625 120.1 114.1 6 5-3 5-3 3-2 6-5 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 7 10 0.412 119.6 122.5 -2.9 3-4 4-6 3-2 7-7 3-7 1L
Jazz 5 11 0.313 118.1 125 -6.9 4-5 1-6 0-4 2-8 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 12 4 0.75 117.3 114.6 2.7 4-2 8-2 1-1 9-3 8-2 4W
Suns 11 6 0.647 118.5 113.3 5.2 8-2 3-4 3-2 10-5 8-2 3W
Warriors 9 9 0.5 114.8 114.9 -0.1 5-1 4-8 3-1 8-5 4-6 3L
Clippers 5 12 0.294 111.8 117.2 -5.4 3-5 2-7 1-3 4-6 2-8 1L
Kings 4 13 0.235 112 124.4 -12.4 2-5 2-8 1-2 3-11 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 10 4 0.714 122.9 112.5 10.4 5-2 5-2 2-1 3-3 8-2 1L
Spurs 11 5 0.688 118.3 112.2 6.1 8-2 3-3 5-0 6-5 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 6 11 0.353 112.1 116.5 -4.4 4-5 2-6 3-2 5-5 3-7 2W
Mavericks 5 13 0.278 109.9 116 -6.1 4-9 1-4 1-5 2-9 3-7 1L
Pelicans 2 15 0.118 108.6 121.4 -12.8 1-8 1-7 1-4 1-13 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 14 2 0.875 119.5 112.4 7.1 8-1 6-1 3-2 10-2 10-0 12W
Raptors 12 5 0.706 121 114.3 6.7 5-2 7-3 3-1 11-2 9-1 7W
Cavaliers 12 6 0.667 119.9 115 4.9 8-3 4-3 5-0 10-5 7-3 2W
Heat 11 6 0.647 124.9 118.9 6 7-1 4-5 2-1 7-3 7-3 4W
Knicks 9 6 0.6 120.8 116.1 4.7 8-1 1-5 2-0 6-6 7-3 1L
76ers 9 7 0.563 118.3 116.8 1.5 5-4 4-3 4-2 8-7 4-6 1L
Bulls 9 7 0.563 120.8 123.1 -2.3 6-2 3-5 1-3 6-5 4-6 1W
Hawks 11 7 0.611 117.3 114.4 2.9 3-4 8-3 3-0 5-5 7-3 2W
Magic 10 8 0.556 118.3 114.9 3.4 7-3 3-5 3-2 7-7 7-3 1L
Celtics 9 8 0.529 114.6 110 4.6 5-4 4-4 2-4 6-6 6-4 1W
Bucks 8 9 0.471 117.3 119.6 -2.3 5-5 3-4 2-3 6-6 3-7 4L
Hornets 4 13 0.235 116.2 120.4 -4.2 3-5 1-8 1-4 3-8 1-9 6L
Nets 3 13 0.188 109.8 120.1 -10.3 0-7 3-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1L
Pacers 2 14 0.125 110.1 122.9 -12.8 2-5 0-9 0-3 1-6 1-9 1L
Wizards 1 15 0.063 112.9 129.1 -16.2 0-6 1-9 0-2 0-11 0-10 14L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 17 1 0.944 122.6 105.7 16.9 8-0 9-1 2-1 13-1 9-1 9W
Nuggets 12 4 0.75 123.8 113.8 10 6-2 6-2 2-1 10-3 8-2 1L
Lakers 12 4 0.75 117.3 114.6 2.7 4-2 8-2 1-1 9-3 8-2 4W
Rockets 10 4 0.714 122.9 112.5 10.4 5-2 5-2 2-1 3-3 8-2 1L
Spurs 11 5 0.688 118.3 112.2 6.1 8-2 3-3 5-0 6-5 6-4 1L
Suns 11 6 0.647 118.5 113.3 5.2 8-2 3-4 3-2 10-5 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 10 6 0.625 120.1 114.1 6 5-3 5-3 3-2 6-5 7-3 1L
Warriors 9 9 0.5 114.8 114.9 -0.1 5-1 4-8 3-1 8-5 4-6 3L
Trail Blazers 7 10 0.412 119.6 122.5 -2.9 3-4 4-6 3-2 7-7 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 6 11 0.353 112.1 116.5 -4.4 4-5 2-6 3-2 5-5 3-7 2W
Jazz 5 11 0.313 118.1 125 -6.9 4-5 1-6 0-4 2-8 3-7 3L
Clippers 5 12 0.294 111.8 117.2 -5.4 3-5 2-7 1-3 4-6 2-8 1L
Mavericks 5 13 0.278 109.9 116 -6.1 4-9 1-4 1-5 2-9 3-7 1L
Kings 4 13 0.235 112 124.4 -12.4 2-5 2-8 1-2 3-11 2-8 1W
Pelicans 2 15 0.118 108.6 121.4 -12.8 1-8 1-7 1-4 1-13 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 17 1 0.944 122.6 105.7 16.9 8-0 9-1 2-1 13-1 9-1 9W
Pistons 14 2 0.875 119.5 112.4 7.1 8-1 6-1 3-2 10-2 10-0 12W
Nuggets 12 4 0.75 123.8 113.8 10 6-2 6-2 2-1 10-3 8-2 1L
Lakers 12 4 0.75 117.3 114.6 2.7 4-2 8-2 1-1 9-3 8-2 4W
Rockets 10 4 0.714 122.9 112.5 10.4 5-2 5-2 2-1 3-3 8-2 1L
Raptors 12 5 0.706 121 114.3 6.7 5-2 7-3 3-1 11-2 9-1 7W
Spurs 11 5 0.688 118.3 112.2 6.1 8-2 3-3 5-0 6-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 12 6 0.667 119.9 115 4.9 8-3 4-3 5-0 10-5 7-3 2W
Heat 11 6 0.647 124.9 118.9 6 7-1 4-5 2-1 7-3 7-3 4W
Suns 11 6 0.647 118.5 113.3 5.2 8-2 3-4 3-2 10-5 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 10 6 0.625 120.1 114.1 6 5-3 5-3 3-2 6-5 7-3 1L
Hawks 11 7 0.611 117.3 114.4 2.9 3-4 8-3 3-0 5-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 9 6 0.6 120.8 116.1 4.7 8-1 1-5 2-0 6-6 7-3 1L
Bulls 9 7 0.563 120.8 123.1 -2.3 6-2 3-5 1-3 6-5 4-6 1W
76ers 9 7 0.563 118.3 116.8 1.5 5-4 4-3 4-2 8-7 4-6 1L
Magic 10 8 0.556 118.3 114.9 3.4 7-3 3-5 3-2 7-7 7-3 1L
Celtics 9 8 0.529 114.6 110 4.6 5-4 4-4 2-4 6-6 6-4 1W
Warriors 9 9 0.5 114.8 114.9 -0.1 5-1 4-8 3-1 8-5 4-6 3L
Bucks 8 9 0.471 117.3 119.6 -2.3 5-5 3-4 2-3 6-6 3-7 4L
Trail Blazers 7 10 0.412 119.6 122.5 -2.9 3-4 4-6 3-2 7-7 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 6 11 0.353 112.1 116.5 -4.4 4-5 2-6 3-2 5-5 3-7 2W
Jazz 5 11 0.313 118.1 125 -6.9 4-5 1-6 0-4 2-8 3-7 3L
Clippers 5 12 0.294 111.8 117.2 -5.4 3-5 2-7 1-3 4-6 2-8 1L
Mavericks 5 13 0.278 109.9 116 -6.1 4-9 1-4 1-5 2-9 3-7 1L
Hornets 4 13 0.235 116.2 120.4 -4.2 3-5 1-8 1-4 3-8 1-9 6L
Kings 4 13 0.235 112 124.4 -12.4 2-5 2-8 1-2 3-11 2-8 1W
Nets 3 13 0.188 109.8 120.1 -10.3 0-7 3-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1L
Pacers 2 14 0.125 110.1 122.9 -12.8 2-5 0-9 0-3 1-6 1-9 1L
Pelicans 2 15 0.118 108.6 121.4 -12.8 1-8 1-7 1-4 1-13 1-9 9L
Wizards 1 15 0.063 112.9 129.1 -16.2 0-6 1-9 0-2 0-11 0-10 14L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak