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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Bulls

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

Don’t Expect Fireworks

When the Pelicans meet the Bulls, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land odds of -110 for Under 244.5 and this looks worth taking.

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143-130 Win for Pelicans in Last H2H Clash

New Orleans Pelicans have lost their previous six road games. Their latest appearance was a 143-120 home triumph at Smoothie King Center against Portland Trail Blazers. Trey Murphy tallied 24 points, while Bryce McGowens put up 23 and Jordan Poole 22.

Chicago Bulls have lost their last three home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Charlotte Hornets 129-126 at Spectrum Center. Josh Giddey racked up 26 points and 11 assists, while Coby White scored 20 points and Zach Collins 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Pelicans claim a 143-130 win over the Bulls at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Bulls. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.0 points, 44.4 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 48.7% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 126.3 points and 43.6 rebounds per contest.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 19.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, Derik Queen 5.2 assists and Jose Alvarado 2.3 (39.7%) 3-pointers.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.3 points, 42.8 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 123.9 points and 45.9 rebounds.

Josh Giddey is averaging 20.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 2.1 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total wager for this NBA contest, with Under 244.5 points available at -110. This betting pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming NBA action along with the current form of each franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball picks.

Key Pelicans vs Bulls stats:

  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pelicans games on the road.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games on the road.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Bulls games at home.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Bulls games at home.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bulls games at home.

Under 244.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derik Queen Over 4.5 Assists -135 BetMGM logo

Derik Queen (Pelicans) finished with Over 4.5 assists in 5 straight games. You can secure betting odds of -135 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Coby White Under 24.5 Points -133 BetMGM logo

Coby White (Bulls) has recorded an average of 20.5 points in the past 6 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -133.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 244.5
Spread Pelicans +5
Player Assists Derik Queen Over 4.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 244.5 followed by Pelicans to cover the +5 spread. Add in Derik Queen (Pelicans) to get Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 118 - 119 Bulls logo Bulls

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Bulls landing a 119-118 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls 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.

Books Make Bulls Moneyline Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this NBA game, Chicago Bulls might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -185 Moneyline betting odds. At +154, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 244.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 244.5, there are odds of -110.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Coby White Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Coby White is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at +103 to score Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -133.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-119
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
+106
Under 19.5
-137
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Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
+128
Under 9.5
-167
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+113
Under 8.5
-147
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+122
Under 6.5
-159
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Bulls Run Includes Three Consecutive Home Losses

The Bulls are riding a skid of three straight defeats at United Center. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 114.60 points scored and 121.20 points allowed.

The Pelicans have taken six consecutive losses away from home. They have gone 1-9 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 106.90 points per contest and conceding 120.50.

The last time the Pelicans faced the Bulls at United Center, they won 119-113. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at United Center, the Pelicans have six wins while the Bulls have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O244.5 U244.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 5-5 235.80 114.60 121.20 3 7
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 227.40 106.90 120.50 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O244.5 = Games Over 244.5 Points
  • U244.5 = Games Under 244.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 24 35.55 508 86 21.2 3.6 2.7 6.4 0.2 1.8
Zion Williamson 10 30.88 221 40 22.1 4.0 - 5.6 0.5 1.6
Jordan Poole 8 29.78 143 27 17.9 3.4 2.9 1.6 0.4 0.4

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 22 34.15 452 197 20.5 9.0 1.8 9.5 0.5 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 23 30.05 362 78 15.7 3.4 1.8 9.2 0.3 0.7
Coby White 8 29.28 175 40 21.9 5.0 2.1 3.0 - 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Zion Williamson
Injured
Dejounte Murray
Injured

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kevin Huerter
Injured
Ayo Dosunmu
Injured
Noa Essengue
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 New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

11 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 120-143 Pelicans
08 Dec NBA
Spurs 135-132 Pelicans
06 Dec NBA
Pelicans 101-119 Nets
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Pelicans 121-133 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Pelicans 96-104 Warriors
26 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 133-128 Pelicans
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Hawks 115-98 Pelicans

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Wizards 120-121 Bulls
21 Nov NBA
Heat 143-107 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • 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